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Debate over special police powers and off-duty carry stalls S712 in committee discussion
Summary
S712 (Burgess) drew extended discussion but no vote. Supporters representing special police argued for firearm carriage and operational recognition; the state's police union and PBA opposed aspects of the bill, citing risks that it would transform part-time specials into de facto full-time officers and raise pension and liability issues.
S712, a Burgess-sponsored bill to change certain benefits and permit broader firearms carriage for class 2 special law enforcement officers and arson investigators, was discussed at length but not voted on.
Supporters speaking for special police and arson investigators said the measure recognizes longstanding service and training that many specials receive and argued the Bruen (Bruin) decision and federal Law…
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