City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TWO (2)
MEMBERS OF SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ATTEND THE DCJS/FBI
KIDNAPPING FOR RANSOM COURSE AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN TRAVEL EXPENSES
Whereas, by correspondence dated August 25, 2026, the Acting Commissioner / Chief of the Department of Public Safety has requested authorization for two (2) Members of Service to attend the DCJS/FBI Kidnapping for Ransom Course, to be held at the State Preparedness Training Center, located at 5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, New York, from November 16, 2026, through November 20, 2026; and
Whereas, the DCJS/FBI Kidnapping for Ransom Course provides specialized training to law enforcement officers and crisis negotiators concerning effective strategies and response techniques for managing kidnapping-for-ransom incidents and other high-risk crisis situations; and
Whereas, the training will enhance the participating Members of Service's investigative, communication, crisis-management, and critical decision-making skills, while emphasizing effective coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners; and
Whereas, attendance at the course is provided at no registration cost to the City; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Safety has requested authorization for the use of a City/department vehicle for transportation to and from the training, together with reimbursement for allowable gasoline and toll expenses incurred in connection with attendance at the course; and
Whereas, the requested reimbursement shall not exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per person, for a maximum aggregate reimbursement of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the two (2) participating Members of Service; and
Whereas, sufficient funds are available in budget line A3120.452 (Training) to satisfy the requested reimbursement; and
Whereas, the Board of Estimate and Contract has reviewed and approved the request prior to submission to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ...
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