August 4, 2026 Law Enforcement and Public Safety

The Ulster County Legislature's Law Enforcement and Public Safety Committee met on August 4, 2026, to discuss various public safety initiatives and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the withdrawal of a $1.3 million contract resolution with Axon Enterprise Inc. to allow for a pilot program and evaluation of alternative vendors. The committee approved a $20,743.76 contract amendment with governmentjobs.com for policy and training management software. They also authorized agreements related to hazardous materials grant programs and a $204,748.25 five-year contract with I Am Responding for emergency services paging and backup text messaging. Additionally, the committee approved a $500,000 capital budget amendment to support emergency medical service equipment purchases. Other resolutions included establishing policies for domestic violence lethality assessments, school resource officer agreements, and real property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of fallen officers. The meeting also featured updates on probation services, crime victim assistance, and community safety programs. Several resolutions were passed to enhance public safety infrastructure and services, reflecting ongoing investment in law enforcement and emergency response capabilities in Ulster County.