Sheriff’s Office outlines county threat-assessment team created under Executive Order 18
Feb 19, 2026
The committee heard details about OCTAC, a multidisciplinary Orange County Threat Advisory Committee formed in response to Governor Hochul’s Executive Order 18 after the Buffalo shooting; officials plan a public rollout and press conference.
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Sheriff’s Office leaders highlighted OCTAC, the Orange County Threat Advisory Committee, a multidisciplinary team formed under Executive Order 18 following the 2022 Buffalo supermarket shooting. Chief Meredith McGovern and Commissioner Peter Cirigliano described the team’s role in identifying warning signs and coordinating responses with law enforcement, mental-health professionals, educators and legal experts.
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