August 4, 2026 Law Enforcement & Public Safety

The Ulster County Legislature Law Enforcement & Public Safety Committee met on August 4, 2026, to discuss various public safety and law enforcement matters. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of contracts and agreements such as a $1,138,940 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for law enforcement services, which was later withdrawn to allow for a pilot program and vendor comparison. The committee also approved a contract for $24,748.25 with Emergency Services Marketing Corp for a backup text messaging system used countywide for fire and EMS dispatch. Additionally, multiple resolutions authorized participation in state grant programs for gun violence elimination and hazardous materials response, as well as funding allocations for emergency medical service equipment purchases totaling $500,000. The committee adopted a local law providing real property tax exemptions for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. Other discussions included the establishment of a countywide policy for the lethality assessment program to improve domestic violence response and an agreement to provide a deputy sheriff as a school resource officer. The meeting also featured a detailed overview of the probation department's functions and staffing. Several motions were passed to adopt or amend resolutions related to contracts, grant funding, and public safety policies, reflecting ongoing efforts to enhance law enforcement capabilities and community safety in Ulster County.