Public Safety Committee Meeting - July 1, 2026

The Allegany County New York Public Safety Committee convened on July 1, 2026, to discuss various public safety and law enforcement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a contract with Axon for body camera services, which will now require county funding due to changes in vendor pricing. The committee approved budget transfers totaling $14,705 to cover this contract. Additionally, the committee approved funding for an intern position and authorized filling vacant attorney and correction officer positions, noting that these were budgeted items. The committee also approved acceptance and appropriation of several grants, including a $100,000 non-competitive grant from the Division of Criminal Justice Services and a $75,000 grant application for violence prevention. A new building security policy was introduced for consideration, with a vote to be scheduled later. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session due to public safety concerns. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget allocations, grant funding, and staffing decisions impacting public safety operations in Allegany County.