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WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WHCU) – Candidate for Schuyler County Sheriff Breck Spaulding’s announced Lt. Matthew Maloney as his choice for Undersheriff.
Spaulding, who’s in his 27
th year with the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, explained that he was looking for someone who brought experience and a record of dedication to law enforcement in the country for his running mate.
Sheriff Yessman is retiring after a lengthy service to the county. Tags:
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Sgt. Brandon Matthews has been on administrative leave from the Watkins Glen Police Department since last August.
State police investigated allegations against Matthews but a grand jury declined to indict and the case file was sealed.
Matthews claims the suspension and investigation were retaliation after his wife rebuffed Mayor Luke Leszyk s sexual advances.
Matthews filed a notice of claim against the village and the mayor and his attorney is preparing a lawsuit.
A Watkins Glen police officer who remains on administrative leave and was the subject of a state police investigation is planning to push back with a lawsuit against the village and its mayor claiming the suspension was retaliation after the officer s wife rejected the mayor s sexual advances.
Breck Spaulding names Maloney as undersheriff running-mate
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Schuyler County Sheriff Candidate Breck Spaulding announced the selection of Lieutenant Matthew Maloney as his choice for Undersheriff.
“Sheriff Yessman’ s well deserved retirement brings with it the loss of over 36 years of experience and institutional knowledge. To ensure a seamless transition and the maintenance of public safety standards that our community has come to expect, it is critical that not only the next Sheriff, but Undersheriff as well, have such experience. Matt makes a perfect addition to the team,” Spaulding said in a release.
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Schuyler posts draft police reform plan
SCHUYLER COUNTY The Schuyler County Task Force on Police Reform has posted for public review, the draft police reform plan required by New York state Executive Order No. 203. The link to the report is at www.tinyurl.com/schuylerpolice
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The Schuyler County Task Force, formed in November of 2020, began conducting a review of policies, procedures, training and community programs of the Schuyler County Sheriff s Office. A plan was developed after a review of police force deployments, strategies, policies, procedures, and practices through consultation with community stakeholders. This plan will enable the Schuyler County Sheriff s Office to continue its community-oriented policing strategies while working towards further reducing racial disparities in policing. To assist with launching this plan, Schuyler County developed a survey that was distributed to residents in each of the 12 municipalities within the county last November.
Sgt. Brandon Matthews has been on administrative leave from the Watkins Glen Police Department since last August.
State police investigated allegations against Matthews but a grand jury declined to indict and the case file was sealed.
Matthews claims the suspension and investigation were retaliation after his wife rebuffed Mayor Luke Leszyk s sexual advances.
Matthews filed a notice of claim against the village and the mayor and his attorney is preparing a lawsuit.
A Watkins Glen police officer who remains on administrative leave and was the subject of a state police investigation is planning to push back with a lawsuit against the village and its mayor claiming the suspension was retaliation after the officer s wife rejected the mayor s sexual advances.