Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 25, 2025, and signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2025, authorizing one (1) Member of Service to Attend the Initial Response to Active Shooter Training - (July 10 through July 11, 2025, - (there shall be no registration or tuition costs incurred by the City. The attending Member of Service is authorized to use a city department vehicle for travel to and from the training site. The City shall reimburse the Member of Service for tolls and fuel expenses incurred in connection with this training, subject to the submission of appropriate documentation and in accordance with City policies and procedures); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ONE (1)
MEMBER OF SERVICE TO ATTEND THE INITIAL
RESPONSE TO ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING
Whereas, in correspondence dated June 16, 2025, the Chief of Operations of the Department of Public Safety formally requested authorization for one (1) Member of Service from the Mount Vernon Police Department to attend the Initial Response to Active Shooter Training from July 10 through July 11, 2025, at the State Preparedness Training Center located at 5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to the safety and preparedness of its law enforcement personnel in responding to emergencies and critical incidents; and
Whereas, the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, New York, is offering an Initial Response to Active Shooter Training from July 10 to July 11, 2025; and
Whereas, this specialized training is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the tactical skills and decision-making abilities required to respond effectively to active shooter incidents, including the establishment or transfer of incident command and the formation of contact or entry teams to neutralize threats; and
Whereas, the City has identified one (1) ...
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