June 30, 2026 Law Enforcement and Public Safety

The Ulster County Legislature's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee met on June 30, 2026, to discuss various public safety updates and procurement matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of contract amendments exceeding $50,000 with Vertra Incorporated and Visual Computer Solutions Incorporated for services related to payroll system maintenance and licensing. A significant contract amendment of over $1.5 million was approved with New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation to extend consulting services through 2031, supporting the public safety radio system and NextGen 911 projects. The committee also adopted a local law establishing public safety standards for law enforcement identifiability and postponed a resolution related to an AI pilot program for further review. Additionally, resolutions supporting recruitment and retention initiatives in the District Attorney's Office were passed, funded by New York State aid. Discussions included updates on emergency services, law enforcement staffing challenges, and public safety technology enhancements. The committee also addressed policy considerations for electric bike usage on county trails and plans for future meetings.