Security Hospital Treatment Assistants
The Office of Mental Health also has "Security Hospital Treatment Assistants", who are non-sworn employees who provide assistance with psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation, and basic nursing care, and are responsible for the safety and security of individuals diagnosed with mental illness who are considered to be dangerous to themselves and/or others. Security Hospital Treatment Assistants receive New York State peace officer status when transporting a convicted criminal per New York State Criminal Procedure Law 2.10-52.
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