Albany Policing Reform And Reinvention Collaborative To Hold Public Meetings On Police Reform

Press release from the City of Albany:

December 2 2020

ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany is announcing seven (7) much-anticipated public meetings to solicit input for its Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative.

Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Chief Eric Hawkins, and the members of the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative want the public’s input as they continue the important work of eliminating structural racism and bias through transforming policies, procedures, and programs within the Albany Police Department. The City of Albany is grateful for the public’s continued willingness to make its voice heard as we reimagine policing in our community. Download a video overview of the public meetings on Police Reform from Mayor Sheehan and the Chairs of the Working Groups. The public meetings will be held virtually on Zoom at the following dates and times:

1. Wednesday, December 9th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
2. Friday, December 11th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
3. Tuesday, December 15th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
4. Wednesday, December 16th, 2020; 6:00pm-8:00pm
5. Monday, January 4th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm
6. Wednesday, January 6th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm
7. Monday, January 11th, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm

Residents can register to speak at one of the public meetings using this form. Community members also have the option to submit written comments by emailing or via USPS to the following address: Police Reform c/o Office of the Mayor 24 Eagle St. Room 102 Albany, NY 12207 Comments can also be submitted via phone call or text to (518) 618-2268. Residents’ comments will be reviewed and considered by the Collaborative working groups as they compile a draft report. Additional information about the Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative. The public is encouraged to periodically check the website for information and updates related to the public meeting schedule and the collaborative.

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