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Assembly adopts Law Enforcement Appreciation Day resolution, members highlight officer mental health and recruitment
Summary
Members supported a resolution asking the governor to proclaim Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, citing officer sacrifices, a recent Suffolk County crash that injured Officer Gallagher, concerns about recruitment and officer mental health; the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
The Assembly adopted a resolution memorializing the governor to proclaim Jan. 9, 2025, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and members used floor time to recognize officers' sacrifices and highlight mental-health concerns within policing.
Clerk read Assembly Resolution No. 13 and several members, including Assemblymembers Riley, Gandolfo, O'Faro and Durstow, spoke in favor. Mister Gandolfo referenced Suffolk County officer Gallagher, who was critically injured in a pursuit crash and has since been released from the hospital. Members praised officers' service and called attention to the toll policing takes on families and mental health; Assemblymember Durstow specifically urged attention to law-enforcement mental-health supports and noted recent officer suicides.
Other members emphasized recruitment challenges and local law-enforcement accreditation successes. The Speaker called for the ayes, members responded and the Speaker announced the resolution is adopted by voice vote.
The resolution is ceremonial; members said they would continue to explore policy options to support recruitment and mental-health services for officers and first responders.
