Tag #Volunteer Deputies

What are the immediate consequences of Nassau County Executive Blakeman's creation of an armed volunteer unit, and what legal challenges does it face?

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman formed an armed volunteer unit, which Democrats are suing, claiming it's an illegal civilian militia. The lawsuit argues this violates state law, allowing only trained officers to wield police powers, not private citizens. Democrats also cite secrecy surrounding the program's details.