HUDSON—Columbia County and the City of Hudson each has developed its own police reform plan, as required by the state. Between the county plan and the Hudson plan, “there are some similarities and some glaring differences,” Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson said March 11.
The Hudson plan has more in-depth policies toward body cameras and protocols toward children impacted by raids and arrests. But the Hudson and county plans each have leeway for further development.
Hudson’s plan was developed only for the city’s Police Department. The county’s plan considered changes for the county Sheriff’s Office and the Greenport, Philmont and Stockport departments. Like Hudson, the Village of Chatham conducted its own review. Read more…