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Public Safety Committee

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0 active membersLast meeting Aug 11, 202610 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Public safety staffing gaps discussed

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 11, 2026

Police discipline law advances from committee

The committee sent Local Law P of 2026 forward with a positive recommendation by voice vote. The law would clarify police misconduct procedures and establish a Public Safety Officer role to hear cases and determine penalties.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Committee Advances Police Review Board Applicant

The committee voted to advance Tamel Anderson’s application for the Community Police Review Board with a positive recommendation, while employment-history verification remained pending.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Candidates Advanced for Police Review Board

The committee advanced two Community Police Review Board candidates for consideration after an executive session; one motion passed by voice vote and the other passed 3–1, with Brodie opposed.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 4, 2026

Students Present Nightlife Safety Research

University of Albany students presented research on the connection between nightlife and violence prevention in Albany, including Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and barriers that may discourage college students from reporting crimes.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Candidate Advanced for Police Review Board

The committee advanced one Community Police Review Board candidate for consideration after interviewing three applicants and discussing the appointment in executive session.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Candidates Interviewed for Review Board

The committee interviewed four prospective Community Police Review Board candidates and entered executive session to discuss one or more appointments. The minutes do not record a final appointment decision.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Committee Advances Violence Prevention Office

The committee gave Local Law G of 2026 a positive recommendation by voice vote, advancing a proposal to establish an Office of Violence Prevention and oversee a violence prevention task force.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Violence prevention office advances

The committee recommended advancing Local Law F of 2026, which would establish an Office of Violence Prevention and oversee a seven-member task force. Officials estimated the office could cost about $500,000 to $600,000 annually and said grant support would be necessary.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Committee advances speed contest enforcement law

The committee voted by voice to give Local Law E of 2026 a positive recommendation, advancing a proposal to investigate and penalize unlawful speed contests, sideshows, and races, including potential vehicle seizure.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Public safety staffing gaps discussed

The Fire and Emergency Services Department reported about 254 of 260 budgeted positions filled, while the police department reported being short about 64 officers.

2 min readMunicipal coverage