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Residents, faith leaders press Albany County Legislature to create civilian oversight of county jail
Summary
Multiple speakers at the Albany County Legislature’s May 12 meeting urged creation of an independent civilian oversight review board to investigate complaints of violence and misconduct at the Albany County Correctional Facility, and requested committee action or a task force.
At the Albany County Legislature’s May 12 meeting, multiple residents and coalition representatives urged legislators to establish an independent civilian oversight review board to investigate complaints of violence and other alleged abuses at the Albany County Correctional Facility.
The request was raised repeatedly during the public-comment period by community members and allied organizations. "What's getting in your way? What are you waiting for? Will it be when someone dies in custody that you finally understand our urgency?" Barbara Rio asked the legislature, recounting prior advocacy and saying the coalition had submitted a…
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