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Committee adopts countywide lethality assessment policy to strengthen domestic‑violence response
Summary
The committee adopted Resolution 347 to establish countywide standards and training for the lethality assessment program (LAP), authorizing coordination with the sheriff's office and neighboring counties for implementation and training.
Legislator Marino introduced Resolution 347 and framed it as an evidence‑based step to identify domestic‑violence victims at highest risk. "The lethality assessment program is an evidence based tool that helps law enforcement identify victims at the highest risk of being seriously injured or killed," Marino said, adding the program immediately connects victims to Crane domestic violence advocates and life‑saving services.
The committee amended the resolution as presented, approved the amendment and then adopted Resolution 347 as amended. Legislators noted New York State has passed related legislation and said the county resolution will allow Ulster County to start planning, training and partnership building while awaiting the governor's action. Several members thanked the sheriff's office and neighboring counties for training support.
