The program has drawn controversy since it was first introduced earlier this year when some community members referred to it as an “armed militia”.
Nassau County graduates inaugural class of provisional special deputy sheriffs as part of citizen force
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says they’re serving as a standby force when needed by the county during an emergency or disaster declaration. Specifically, they would be tasked with guarding critical county infrastructure at a cost of $100 to $150 a day once activated by the county executive.
"What's the best way to serve our community? As a prior law enforcement, I want my community safe,” said graduate Nitish Joseph. "Why not be honest about where the money is coming from for the training. Answer all of our questions, how they're being trained, how they're being indemnified," she said.
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