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Police Equipment, Vehicles, and Reform Policy

2023last touched · 9 source resolutions
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Governs the purchase, lease, and financing of police vehicles, body cameras, radios, and other equipment, as well as the village's police reform and reinvention collaborative plan, use-of-force policies, and law enforcement policy management services.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-05-03. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-06-14
In force, by year of last update
2023
Police Department Cell Phone Procurement
The Village procures 3 Verizon smartphones for the Red Hook Police Department at $39.99 per month per phone plus fees. Contracts are funded from budget line 3120.41.[7]
Lexipol Master Services Agreement – Authorization
The Mayor is authorized to sign the Master Services Agreement with Lexipol, providing a full library of customizable, state-specific law enforcement policies updated in response to new state and federal laws and court decisions.[8]
Lexipol Annual Fee
The annual fee for Lexipol services is $4,600, budgeted under account A3120.49 Police – Software.[8]
Lexipol One-Time Implementation Fee
The one-time implementation fee for Lexipol is $14,800, funded using the Unrestricted Fund Balance.[8]
Police Vehicle Lease Authorization – 2023
The Mayor is authorized to proceed with the lease of a police vehicle at a cost not to exceed $57,000 over a 4-year lease period.[9]
2021
Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan
The Village of Red Hook adopted the "Village of Red Hook – Police Reform and Reinvention Project – 2021 Official Plan", developed in collaboration with the Dutchess County Police Reform Collaborative and incorporating community input, stakeholder feedback, and public hearings held on February 8, 2021 and February 18, 2021. The plan addresses racial bias, disproportionate policing, and promotes trust, fairness, and legitimacy in accordance with Executive Order 203.[4]
Police Body Camera Service Agreement – Annual Cost
A police body camera service agreement is approved at an annual cost of $4,700.00 for a five-year term, in lieu of a $12,500.00 outright purchase.[6]
Police Body Camera Service Agreement – Equipment Refresh
The body camera service agreement includes warranty coverage and an equipment refresh after year 3 of the five-year term.[6]
2020
Police Body-Worn Camera Purchase – Watchguard
The Village purchased eight (8) body-worn cameras for the Red Hook Police Department from Watchguard under State Contract PM 21090 for $12,895.00. Purchase was conditioned on Police Management perfecting the Policy Manual, Legal, and Union contract terms.[3]
2012
Police Fleet Fuel Program – Wright Express
The Village Police Department purchases fuel through Wright Express at state contract price plus a 2% fee for police vehicles only. This replaced the prior Voyager program following Wright Express's award of the state contract in June 2012.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2021
2020 Ford F-150 Responder XL Bond Financing
The Village authorized purchase of a 2020 Ford F-150 Responder XL for the Police Department at a maximum estimated cost of $46,900.16, financed by $40,000.00 in serial bonds (5-year term) and $6,900.16 from the Village Reserve Fund. The 5-year bond maturity expired June 14, 2026.[5]
Police Reform Plan – Mayor Certification Filing Deadline
The Mayor was authorized to sign and file the plan certification form with the Director of the New York State Division of the Budget prior to April 1, 2021. This filing deadline has passed.[4]
Police Body Camera Service Agreement – Term Expiration
The five-year police body camera service agreement at $4,700.00/year with equipment refresh after year 3 expired on July 12, 2026.[6]
2017
2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Lease – Ford Motor Credit
The Village authorized a five-year lease of a 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan from Ford Motor Credit Company with 5 annual payments of $9,497.49 (gross cost $42,444.99), funded from police capital and donation accounts. Lease expired February 13, 2022.[2]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2012-10-18Police Fleet Fuel Program Switch
  2. [2]2017-02-13Police Vehicle – Authorizing Lease Agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company
  3. [3]2020-12-14Police Body-Worn Camera Purchase
  4. [4]2021-03-08TO ADOPT THE POLICE REFORM AND REINVENTION COLLABORATIVE POLICY FOR VILLAGE OF RED HOOK
  5. [5]2021-06-14BOND RESOLUTION DATED JUNE 14, 2021 — A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 FORD F-150 RESPONDER XL FOR THE VILLAGE OF RED HOOK, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO BE USED IN THE OPERATION OF ITS POLICE DEPARTMENT AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $46,900.16, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $40,000.00, SERIAL BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO PAY A PORTION OF THE COST THEREOF
  6. [6]2021-07-12Police Body Camera Service Agreement
  7. [7]2023-02-13Procurement of three cell phones for police department
  8. [8]2023-06-22RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE MASTER SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LEXIPOL
  9. [9]2023-09-28Police vehicle lease authorization

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.