Public Safety Committee Meeting - June 3, 2026

The Allegany County New York Public Safety Committee met on June 3, 2026, to discuss various public safety initiatives and grant applications. Key procurement-related topics included the Sheriff's Office seeking approval to apply for multiple grants: a $9,850 American Heart Association grant for AED equipment and training, a $286,626 New York State Homeland Security grant for 911 communications infrastructure, and a $1,232,212 statewide interoperability communications grant. The committee also approved a three-year generator maintenance contract with Stark Technology Services for $34,821.19 annually. Additionally, the Sheriff requested authorization to apply for a $600,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant to establish a narcotics enforcement unit and a $650,000 Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant to create a traffic enforcement and highway safety unit. Both grant applications were approved to proceed, with discussions on future budget implications and sustainability. The committee also considered a local law to update pistol permit service fees to better align with surrounding counties and offset administrative costs. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on securing funding and contracts to enhance public safety infrastructure and services in Allegany County.