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Board approves agreement to assign Town officers to Orange County tactical unit, retains town liability
Summary
The Town Board approved an agreement to provide manpower to the Orange County Sheriff’s Special Operations Group; the town will continue to pay assigned officers and assume most liabilities, with mutual waivers except for gross negligence.
The Town of Newburgh Board approved an agreement on April 14 to assign Town police officers to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group.
Town Attorney Mark C. Taylor described the agreement as an option under General Municipal Law that allows reciprocal police aid but leaves financial responsibility for salaries and related compensation with the sending municipality. The agreement requires the municipality to assume loss, damage and expense arising out of actions of its officers — including medical and hospital costs — with claims against the other party waived except for losses resulting from gross negligence.
MOTION: Councilman Anthony R. LoBiondo moved to approve the Agreement for the Provision of Manpower to Orange County Special Operations Group; motion seconded by Councilman Paul Ruggiero. VOTE: Ruggiero — yes; Manley — yes; LoBiondo — yes; Politi — yes; Piaquadio — absent. Outcome: approved.
The board record notes that Chapter 7 of the Town Municipal Code delegates authority to the chief of police or commanding officer to request and grant assistance in emergencies and civil‑disturbance control situations; the agreement memorializes liability expectations for such assignments.
