Hospitals Gain New Security Powers | Albany News

St. Peter’s Health Partners just got major new powers: their security guards are now officially “peace officers,” giving them the authority to detain, ticket, and remove trespassers on hospital grounds — a bold move in response to a shocking 100%+ surge in violent incidents against staff since 2019. With canine units already deployed and enhanced safety systems rolling out, this landmark law signed by Governor Hochul aims to shield healthcare workers and patients from escalating violence — a crisis echoing across hospitals nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07025446e5c783c0