Editor’s note: This press release was provided by the Village of Pelham.

The Village of Pelham is currently drafting an action plan to ensure racial equality in local policing, as mandated by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order on police reform. After five months of review by the Steering Committee on Policing and Inclusion, the Village Board will be hosting three public forums to discuss their preliminary findings and recommendations. Our hope is that these forums will provide residents an opportunity to share additional recommendations and learn important information related to our operating policies. All are welcome and encouraged to join. To read the full Steering Committee’s Phase One Report, click here. To join the live forums, please click here or select the meeting title below.

Policies & Training
Date: Tuesday, February 2nd
Time: 7PM
This forum will focus on required
training, plus the Village’s policies
related to Use of Force and other
response guidelines.

Behavior & Accountability
Date: Thursday, February 11th
Time: 7PM
This forum will focus on internal
affairs and standards of officer
conduct.

Moving Forward
Date: Thursday, February 25th
Time: 7PM
This forum will focus on efforts
to ensure diverse representation and promote inclusion.