North Hempstead board authorizes supervisor to execute MOU for free NYPD parking-enforcement training

The Town of North Hempstead board voted to authorize the supervisor to execute a memorandum of understanding that would let municipal parking-enforcement staff attend a free training course offered by the New York City Police Department.

The course was described in the meeting materials as five training days totaling 35 hours; the NYPD Police Academy in Hunters Point was listed as the location. Council members and residents questioned how many local employees would attend (the materials referenced nine available spots), whether attendance would be mandatory, and which units—particularly Bay constables who also perform marine duties—would be assigned to go. "This free course is held on 5 training days with a total of 35 training hours," a board member summarized during the discussion.

Deborah Algios, deputy county attorney, told the board that the authorization on the table only permits the supervisor to sign the MOU and that the board could choose not to proceed later if additional information emerges. "All you're doing now is authorizing the supervisor to execute the MOU," Algios said.

Board members asked the supervisor's office to provide additional details about the schedule, how many employees would attend, and whether the training sessions would be consecutive. The board left item 22 on the consent calendar for approval and the consent vote recorded multiple 'Aye' responses, indicating the board approved items placed on the consent calendar including the MOU authorization.

The board did not record a roll-call list of participants for the training during the meeting; dates, final attendee lists, and whether the MOU has been signed were described as "not specified" in the meeting discussion.

Next steps: the supervisor may sign the MOU, but the board can reconsider if scheduling conflicts or other concerns arise once more details are provided.