police reform

Sarno promises money will be there to support reforms

The City of Saratoga Springs has approved the creation of a civilian review board to foster communication between the city police department and the public.

The Saratoga Springs City Council is hearing comments on a draft ordinance to establish a Civilian Review Board that would foster communication between the city police department and members of the public.

The Schenectady City Schools Board of Education has approved an agreement to hire six full-time city police officers during school hours, following a months-long pilot program.

Changes will be made to training, evaluations, and discipline

Supporters gathered recently to discuss a bill to be introduced in the Vermont Legislature that would end qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.

City lawyer says settlements will mean a clean slate as police reforms are made

A revised ordinance to create a civilian review board to foster relations between the Saratoga Springs Police Department and the community was not discussed during Monday night’s city council meeting — the last before Election Day.

Months after the City of Saratoga Springs approved a state-mandated police reform plan, discussion is ongoing on how to implement several key components – including the creation of a Civilian Police Review Board.

A year after a scathing report from the U.S. Department of Justice about the Springfield, Massachusetts police department, talks continue toward a…