PAB considers legislative options after Syracuse developments; will focus on Rochester-specific bill
Board discussed Syracuse's civilian review board developments and resolved to pursue Rochester-specific legislation (with statewide or opt-in options noted) to restore some investigatory powers and protect local oversight.
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Board members reviewed recent developments in Syracuse where that city's civilian review board said it would not resume investigations without city-council indemnification. Members said the Syracuse outcome underlines the need for legislative strategy and stressed that a statewide rollback of oversight powers elsewhere lends urgency to Rochester's effort.
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