citizens with gun licenses will be deputized to help police in emergencies

Citizens with gun licenses can apply to become provisional special deputies. Nassau County executive plans to deputize citizens with gun license to help police in emergencies. Citizens can apply for a license to be a deputy in emergencies, officials say. The county will deputify citizens with licenses to help in emergencies.

Nassau County plans to deputize citizens to help police in emergencies. Citizens with gun licenses can apply to become provisional special deputies. The county plans to use citizens to assist police in emergency situations. The move is expected to take place in the next few years, officials say.