Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/15/26

The Chautauqua County Public Safety Committee met on April 15, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval of budget amendments for the Department of Probation related to the ATI pre-trial grant, totaling approximately $707,000 over two years, and authorization of a $560,370 New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services grant for the Community Outreach and Risk Reduction Program (COT) for fiscal year 2026-2027. The committee also approved standardization of Axon brand camera and software products for the Sheriff's Office to improve operational efficiency and cost savings. Additionally, a $30,000 grant agreement with Erie 2 BOCES was authorized to provide culinary arts training and ServSafe certification for incarcerated individuals, supporting their employment prospects post-release. A budget amendment was approved to reallocate $18,794 within the jail's budget for replacement of heavy-duty washers. The committee considered a $67,050 funding request for a mandated animal shelter facility shared by three towns, with debate over the county's financial contribution from unassigned funds; the resolution passed with some opposition. Overall, the meeting focused on grant-funded programs, equipment standardization, and capital improvements impacting public safety and community services.