CITY TASK FORCE RELEASES DRAFT POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION PLAN

March 3, 2021

A complete draft of the Jamestown Police Reform Task Force’s Draft Plan for public comment has been posted to the project webpage and is available for public review and comment. The period for public comment ends on March 12^th at 5 PM, so the Task Force may make changes before submitting to the City Council in late March.

Comments may be made via email to reform@jamestownny.gov. A public presentation of the document for the full City Council and Public will be held via Zoom on March 22^nd at 6 PM and will be broadcast on the City’s website, social media, and Youtube pages. The Plan will then be submitted to the Council for a vote at the March 29^th voting session.

The Draft Plan has information on the police department, crime statistics, a summary of feedback received by the community through the stakeholder meetings the task force held over the past few months, and goals and objectives for the Jamestown Police Department to reach in the short, medium, and long term.

Note that this a draft and the Task Force will take into account all public comments and are still putting the finishing touches on what the final document will look like.

City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

Jun 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

City Council Voting Session @ City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor

Jun 29 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Zoning Board of Appeals @ City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor

Jul 1 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

CANCELLED – Veterans Commission @ City Hall - Mayor's Conference Room - 4th Floor

Jul 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

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