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Tompkins County committee advances $138,000 contingency funding for expanded security staff; debate over scope and funding continues
Summary
The Public Safety Committee approved a contingent appropriation to add county security staff for public buildings and meeting screening, while committee members raised concerns about long-term cost, coverage decisions and whether the measure increases liability or simply addresses perception of safety.
The Public Safety Committee on Aug. 26 advanced a contingency fund appropriation of $138,000 to add county public-safety officers and screening capabilities at selected county buildings and for legislative meetings, but the measure drew significant debate about long-term cost, coverage and legal exposure.
The proposal, drafted by Emergency Response and county administration, would expand staffing to provide unarmed (with potential later armed) coverage at sites that include the Whole Health building at Brown Road, Green Street offices with evening clinical hours, and screening during committee and full-legislature meetings. County Administrator Corsa said the staffing model was prepared for…
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