News Flash

ALBANY, NY – After hearing from the community, the working group chairs of the City of Albany Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative have revised the meeting format. Meetings will now be livestreamed and all comments will be public.

The City of Albany is hosting the fifth of seven (7) much-anticipated public input sessions for its Policing Reform and Reinvention Collaborative tonight.

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.

The following is a list of public input sessions that will be held virtually on Zoom at the dates and times listed:

Monday, January 4, 2021; 6:00pm-6:45pm – General Session – CLOSED TO PUBLIC

Monday, January 4, 2021; 6:45pm-8:00pm – General Session – OPEN TO PUBLIC

Wednesday, January 6, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm – Police SOP’s and GO’s

Monday, January 11, 2021; 6:00pm-8:00pm – Civilian Oversight

Residents can register to speak at one of the public input sessions filling out this form. 

View the livestream of these meetings.

Community members also have the option to submit anonymous written comments by email or via USPS to the following address:

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 Collaborative.

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