On the agenda: Auburn meeting — surveillance camera (Feb 11)

AGENDA
JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum
6880 East Lake Road Rt. 38 A, Auburn, New York

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:00PM
Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/GvT0Xoo7-eY
CALL TO ORDER: By Hon. Mark Strong, Chair
MEMBERS: Legislators Aileen McNabb-Coleman, Hans Pecher, Ben Vitale, and Tom Winslow (Vice Chair)
MINUTES TO APPROVE: January 14, 2026
APPOINTMENTS:
Fire Advisory Board
Douglas LaFave, 1179 Genoa Locke Townline Rd, Locke, NY 13092, Term – 2/25/26 to 12/31/26
David Perkins, 96 Cayuga Street, Union Springs, NY 13160, Term – 2/25/26 to 12/31/26
Andrew Rotko, 6063 West Lake Rd, Auburn, NY 13021, Term – 2/25/26 to 12/31/26
DEPARTMENT UPDATES FOR COMMITTEE:
Denise Spingler (911) –
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Policy Matters for Committee
o Staffing/hiring update
o PSAP Standards update
Administrative Updates
o Annual Report
o Call Volumes – serious incidents review
Emergency Communications System
o All antenna issues are being addressed
 Vendor coming on site once weather breaks
Backup Center
o Meeting with Beardsley to review design on Wednesday 2/11
o Awaiting electrical work (C/Auburn)
o Working through bids for UPS units (C/Auburn & Osborne Tower Site)

Lloyd Hoskins (Assigned Counsel) –
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There were 53 arraignments at the Centralized Arraignment Program for the month of January. The Assigned Counsel office
calendared fifteen attorneys to cover the 7am and 7pm arraignments. The attorney cost associated with CAP for January was
$10,430.00. These expenses were paid from an ILS (Indigent Legal Services) grant. Of the 53 arraignments, 21 (40%) were
for town/village courts, 32 (60%) were for Auburn City Court. 27 (51%) defendants were released (ROR) and 26 (49%)
defendants were held on bail or held for other reasons. Of the 53 arraignments, 17 (32%) were brought in on arrest/bench
warrants. 18 Orders of Protection were issued.
There were 61 Counsel at First Appearance for Auburn City Court and 23 Counsel at First Appearance in town/village courts.
The Assigned Counsel office calendared eighteen attorneys to cover the “on-call” arraignments. The attorney cost associated
with Counsel at First Appearance for January was $11,460.00. These expenses were paid from an ILS (Indigent Legal Services)
grant.
The Assigned Counsel office made attorney assignments to 65 defendants in Auburn City Court, 11 defendants in County
Court and 35 defendants in Justice courts for January. A total of 25 assignments were made in Family Court.
Working with NY State Indigent Legal Services on a three-year proposal for enhancing Family Court representation. This
initiative would provide the Assigned Counsel Program funding for Family Court caseload reductions, interdisciplinary
representation which would include investigators and specialized professionals, training, and child welfare investigation
representation.

Dr. Adam Duckett (Coroner) – No updates

Brittany Antonacci (District Attorney) –
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Special Counsel Mark Moody receives Morgenthau Award
Grand Jury:
 December 2025: 18 indictments
 January 2026: 14 indictments
Luke Gaffney oral argument scheduled for Tuesday, February 10th, COA

Riley Shurtleff (Emergency Services) – No updates
Tyrone Thomas (Probation) –

I am currently working on the STRIVE II grant and implementing a STRIVE Probation Model.
It was a busy month with Investigations – 40 ordered in the month of January.
Our current operating system – Caseload Explorer has a free upgrade to give a couple of features we do not have. Tom
Bunn is reviewing it and hopefully will be bringing a resolution next month to authorize this.
We will be hosting Area 1 COPA (Council of Probation Administrators) monthly meeting and Transfer Designees next
week.

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Brian Schenck (Sheriff) –
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At the time of this report, we are holding 145 incarcerated individuals in the jail. We have 14 Federal and 5 local
board-ins. We also have 14 NY State Parolees detained for new charges and 5 Parolees detained for a violation of
parole.
We are participating in a regional law enforcement recruiting event in partnership with Cayuga Community College
(CCC) on Thursday February 5th at 7:00 PM. The event will be at the Auburn campus of CCC.
We are currently working to update a number of surveillance cameras in our jail. IT will be assisting with this
project moving forward.
Detective Sergeant Nicole Stewart and Sheriff Schenck recorded an interview with Auburn Regional Media Access
(ARMA) on Friday January 30th. The segment focused on our behavioral threat assessment team and violence
prevention initiatives. It will air on local cable networks and social media.

Debra Dennis (Stop DWI) – No updates
911:
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RESOLUTIONS:

Authorizing the Chairperson of the Cayuga County Legislature to enter into a contract with Motorola
Solutions, Inc. for upgrading the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Telephone System for the Cayuga
County E-911 Center.
Authorizing the Chairperson of the Cayuga County Legislature to sign an agreement with Interaction
Insight Corp for the purchase of a new Eventide backup recorder, QA/AI services, and AIS upgrade for
the backup 911 Center

PROBATION:
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Authorizing the Chairperson of the Legislature to execute an agreement between the Cayuga County
Probation Department and SuperCom for electronic home monitoring services.
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SHERIFF:
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Authorization to fill one (1) Probation Officer II Title in the Cayuga County Probation Department
Authorizing the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff to sign an
amended contract with the Weedsport Central School District providing a full time Special Patrol Officer
employed by the Sheriff’s Office to the Weedsport Central School District to provide School Resource
Officer Services.

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Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Sheriff of Cayuga County to enter
into a memorandum of understanding to allow New York State Department Of Corrections and
Community Supervision (DOCCS) to access three (3) law enforcement channels within Cayuga County’s
E911 network.

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Authorization to extend the agreement with Lexis Nexis for the electronic law library services at the
Cayuga County Jail

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Authorize the Sheriff to fill one (1) vacant Detective Position in the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office and
any back fill

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Authorize the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff to enter into a
contract with LEXIPOL to provide law enforcement personnel web based training services via their
PoliceOne and CorrectionsOne Portals.

ADJOURNMENT: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
If you have a disability and need accommodations, please call the Clerk of the Legislature’s office at 253-1308 at least 48 hours
before the scheduled meeting to advise what accommodations will be necessary.

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RESOLUTION NO.___________

2/24/26

911 Motorola vesta rev 3

Authorizing the Chairperson of the Cayuga County Legislature to enter into a contract with Motorola Solutions,
Inc. for upgrading the Next Generation 911 (NG911) Telephone System for the Cayuga County E-911 Center.
BY: Mark Strong, Chairperson, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Elane Daly, Chairperson, Ways & Means Committee
WHEREAS, Cayuga County operates a primary and backup E-911 Center responsible for receiving and processing
emergency calls for service; and
WHEREAS, the 911 Administrator has identified the need to upgrade its existing 911 telephone system (NG911) (the
“Project”) to improve reliability, functionality, and service delivery; and
WHEREAS, Cayuga County intends to partner with Oswego County on the implementation of the project; and
WHEREAS, Oswego County will be acknowledged and noted within the primary contract associated but shall enter and
maintain an independent contract; and
WHEREAS, proposals were reviewed by the Cayuga County and Oswego County 911 Administrators which were
provided by Frontier and Motorola, the only two vendors that can provide this service for the NG911 telephone system
upgrade; and
WHEREAS, Motorola Solution, Inc. submitted a proposal this is determined to be the most responsible, acceptable, and
cost-effective solution to meet the operational needs and technical requirements for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Director of Purchasing has reviewed the proposals and the pricing is available through
piggybacking on Rockland County Empire Procure Connect bid, RCO-RC-EPC-2024-010, ensuring compliance with
local and state procurement requirements; and
WHEREAS, the project will be 100% reimbursed through the NYS NG911 Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature by Resolution No. 424-25 created Capital “H” Project No, 25-04 (“Next
Generation 911 (NG911) Telephone System“) to fund the Project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature be authorized to sign a contract with Motorola
Solutions in the amount of $983,803.00; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature is authorized to sign all agreements, amendments, and
documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution as approved to form by the County Attorneys; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Finance Department make all the journal and accounting entries necessary to
accomplish the foregoing.

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RESOLUTION NO. ______________

2/24/26

911 interact insight

Authorizing the Chairperson of the Cayuga County Legislature to sign an agreement with Interaction Insight Corp
for the purchase of a new Eventide backup recorder, QA/AI services, and AIS upgrade for the backup 911 Center.
BY:

Mr. Mark Strong, Chairperson, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Mr. Elane Daly, Chairperson, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, Cayuga County 911 Center records all incoming and outgoing calls as well as all radio transmissions
occurring on the Emergency Communications System; and
WHEREAS, both the primary and backup 911 Centers are required by law to save all telephone calls and radio
transmissions for a minimum of 36 months; and
WHEREAS, the backup 911 recorder needs to be replaced, and an AIS connection built to the Motorola network; and
WHEREAS, Interaction Insight has provided a quote in the amount of $114,798.00 for the equipment and licensing costs;
and
WHEREAS, Interaction Insight is the current contracted vendor responsible for the maintenance and support of the
Cayuga County E-911 Eventide recording system; and
WHEREAS, the NextGen 911 grant was designed specifically for this purpose and will reimburse the county at 100%;
and
WHEREAS, the compliance with the recording and retention requirements making Interaction Insight a sole source
procurement for this upgrade and ensuring compliance with the Cayuga County Purchasing Policy; and
WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Legislature by Resolution No. 424-25 created Capital “H” Project No, 25-04 (“Next
Generation 911 (NG911) Telephone System “) to fund the Project; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature be authorized to sign an agreement with Interaction
Insight Corporation for the purchase of a new recorder, QA/QI software, and AIS upgrade in the Backup E911 Center,
upon approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office.

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RESOLUTION NO. ______

02/24/26

PRO Electronic Home Monitoring Agreement

AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE LEGISLATURE TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CAYUGA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND SUPERCOM FOR ELECTRONIC HOME
MONITORING SERVICES.

By: Hon. Mark Strong, Chair, Judicial & Public Safety
Hon. Elane M. Daly, Chair, Ways and Means Committee
WHEREAS, the Probation Department was awarded the Gun Involved Violence Elimination Grant and the STRIVE Grant by
the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, and
WHEREAS, GPS monitoring is mandatory for GIVE and STRIVE cases in accordance with their respective grants that we
receive from DCJS, and
WHEREAS, the GIVE and STRIVE grants will cover the cost of the electronic monitoring with 100% State Aid, and
WHEREAS, SuperCom can provide the electronic monitoring equipment and monitoring service to Cayuga County Probation
at the following rate of $3.50 a day, which is significantly cheaper than the current company being used at $9.00 a day, and
WHEREAS, these rates will only be charged to Cayuga County Probation when individuals have been placed on electronic
monitoring services; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with SuperCom
for electronic home monitoring services for the Cayuga County Probation Department for one-year effective March 1, 2026 and
ending March 31, 2027.
RESOLVED, that funding is to be utilized from budget account A31404 54138, Probation – Electronic Monitoring; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to make such journal entries as may
be necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution.

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RESOLUTION NO._____________

02/24/26

PRO Fill Probation Officer II

Authorization to fill one (1) Probation Officer II Title in the Cayuga County Probation Department
By:

Hon. Mark Strong, Judicial & Public Safety
Hon. Elane Daly, Chair, Ways and Means Committee

WHEREAS, a Probation Officer II vacancy in the Probation Department will exist due to a retirement; and,
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the filling of the vacant Probation Officer II position will occur by canvassing
the appropriate, active list maintained by Human Resources or by promotion; and
WHEREAS, this title is critical for smooth and efficient operations of the Probation Department; and
WHEREAS, Personnel Committee has reviewed and approved the Authorization to Fill required for legislative
action on the requested vacancy; and,
WHEREAS, this position is clearly designated and accepted in the 2026 Cayuga County Probation
Department’s Salaries operation Budget Line – Salaries Full Time (A31401 51001); now therefor be it
RESOLVED, the Director of Probation is authorized to fill the vacant position of Probation Officer II, and
thereby all in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Law, and the policies of County of Cayuga; and
be it further,
RESOLVED, the employee hired will be placed according to the CSEA contract, Grade 29, Probation Step
$68,397, and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Authorization to Fill is valid through December 31, 2026.

Diann Ferris
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

[email protected]
Monday, November 3, 2025 9:38 AM
Diann Ferris; Denise Prieto
Online Form Submittal: Authorization to Create/Fill

Authorization to Create/Fill
A copy of this completed form MUST be attached to ALL Civil Service MSD-426
forms when filling a position.

Date

11/3/2025

Authorization To:

Create and Fill **

Fill Only

** New Position Duties Statement (NPDS) - Short Form
REQUIRED IF the title exists within the department
** New Position Duties Statement (NPDS) - Long Form
REQUIRED IF the title does NOT exist within the department

Do you anticipate this
request to result in fillbehinds?

Yes

Cayuga County
Department

Probation

Job Title Being
Requested (Exact Civil
Service Title)

Probation Officer II

Is this a HELP Program
title?

No

Position Status

Permanent

Position Designation

Full-Time

Budget Account
Number

A31401-51001

Enter Other Grade

29

Is the salary of
requested position in
the current comp plan?

Yes

1

Comp Plan Requested
IS IN

CSEA

CSEA Grade

29

Probationary Salary
Amount

68,397.00

Step 4 Amount (CSEA)

$76,031.00

Starting Salary for
Position Requested

$68,397.00

Justification for Salary
Requested

Per CSEA Contract for Grade 29

Does position include
fringe benefits?

Yes

What is the justification
for filling this position
AND why is it important
for your department?

This position would be to fill a position due to the retirement of
Michele Taylor effective November 29, 2025. Losing a PO
creates a strain on the Department. This position is responsible
for a caseload of about 65 cases, 4-5 Investigations a month,
and the Probation representative in Felony Drug Court. Without
this position these responsibilities would have to be dispersed
amongst the staff including Supervisors and myself.

How is this position
funded?

Budget

Is this a reimbursed
position?

No

What will the fiscal
impact of filling this
position in your budget
this year and in future
fiscal years?

Salary is Budgeted for 2025 and in the proposed budget for
2026.

Department Head

Tyrone Thomas

Date

11/3/2025

Attestation

I am the department or agency head listed above authorized to
submit by the appointing authority
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Approved 11-3-25

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RESOLUTION NO._________

02/24/26

SHR Amend SPO Contract Weedsport

Authorizing the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff to sign an amended
contract with the Weedsport Central School District providing a full time Special Patrol Officer employed by the
Sheriff’s Office to the Weedsport Central School District to provide School Resource Officer Services.
By:

Hon. Mark Strong, Chair, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Hon. Elane Daly, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, Cayuga County currently contracts with the Weedsport Central School District to provide a full time Special
Patrol Officer (SPO) within the district that is employed by and works at the direction of the Cayuga County Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, this contract and position was originally established via resolution 344-23 and subsequently amended by
resolution 205-24; and
WHEREAS, the services provided by the SPO within the Weedsport School District are critical to maintaining the safety
and security of the students and staff; and
WHEREAS, all costs associated with this contract are fully reimbursed to Cayuga County by the Weedsport School
District; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office and Weedsport Central School District have agreed upon amendments to the current
contract that address billing and actual yearly costs that will make budgeting for the contract costs easier and more
accurate for the district; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff be authorized to sign an
amended contract between the Sheriff’s Office and the Weedsport School District for SPO services; and
RESOLVED, that said amended contract be signed after approval by the Cayuga County Attorney as to form.

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RESOLUTION NO.______________ 02/24/2026

SHR- E911 RADIO ACC. DOCCS

Authorizing the Chairman of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Sheriff of Cayuga County to enter into a
memorandum of understanding to allow New York State Department Of Corrections and Community Supervision
(DOCCS) to access three (3) law enforcement channels within Cayuga County’s E911 network.

By:

Hon. Mark Strong, Chairman, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Hon. Elane Daly, Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, to effectively partner on local law enforcement initiatives, local law enforcement agencies need to
have the ability to communicate with each other and the Cayuga County E911 Center via radio; and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) would like
to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to allow DOCCS to access and utilize three (3) radio channels
within the Cayuga County E911 radio network that will allow for needed communication between New York
State DOCCS, Cayuga County E911 Center, Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office, and local law enforcement
agencies; now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Sheriff are hereby authorized to execute the
necessary documents to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding authorizing the New York State DOCCS to
access and utilize three (3) radio channels within the Cayuga County E911 radio network; and be it further
RESOLVED, that this authorization will take effect immediately and following review and approval of said
Memorandum of Understanding as to form by the Cayuga County Attorney.

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RESOLUTION NO._____________

2/24/26

SHR- Extend Lexis Nexis Contract

Authorization to extend the agreement with Lexis Nexis for the electronic law library services at the
Cayuga County Jail
By:

Mark Strong, Chair, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Elane Daly, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Sheriff entered into an Agreement (Resolution No. 121-17) with
LexisNexis to provide electronic law library services compliant with New York State Rules and
Regulations for the incarcerated individuals housed at the Cayuga County Jail that has since expired; and
WHEREAS, the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is satisfied with the services provided from Lexis Nexis
and together with Lexis Nexis, is desirous to extend said Agreement until March 31, 2029; and
WHEREAS, LexisNexis will continue to provide 23 terminals at the following monthly fees,
04/01/2026-03/31/2027 $876
04/01/2027-03/31/2028 $912
04/01/2028-03/31/2029 $949
which cost has been appropriated for in the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office 2026 budget; now therefore be
it,
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff are hereby authorized to
execute the necessary documents to affect an extension of this Agreement for the period of April 1, 2026
through March 31, 2029, upon review and approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Cayuga County Finance Director be authorized to make all journal and accounting
entries appropriate and necessary to implement this resolution.

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RESOLUTION NO. ____________

02/24/2026

SHR fill Detective Vacancy and back fill

Authorize the Sheriff to fill one (1) vacant Detective Position in the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office and
any back fill
By:

Mark Strong, Chair, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Elane Daly, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, one (1) Detective vacancy (001917-SYS) will exist in the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal
Investigation Division as of February 7, 2026, due to a retirement, and
WHEREAS the services provided by the detective position are critical for a smooth and efficient operation of
Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Division and maintaining safety and well-being in Cayuga County; and
WHEREAS, this position is clearly designated and accepted in the 2026 Cayuga County Sheriff’s Law
Enforcement Operating Budget Line – Salaries Full Time (A31101 51001); and
WHEREAS, the personnel committee has reviewed the request to fill one (1) Detective position and any backfill;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Sheriff be hereby authorized and directed to fill one (1) Detective position and any
backfills, and be it further
RESOLVED, the employees hired will be placed at the appropriate step within the Deputy Sheriff’s Police
Association Compensation Plan for 2023-2026 and be it further
RESOLVED, that these positions be filled in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and Regulations and the
Policies of the County of Cayuga, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the authorization to Fill is valid through December 31, 2026; and be it further
RESOLVED, This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Diann Ferris
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:

[email protected] <[email protected]>
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:24 AM
Diann Ferris; Denise Prieto
Online Form Submittal: Authorization to Create/Fill

Authorization to Create/Fill
A copy of this completed form MUST be attached to ALL Civil Service MSD-426
forms when filling a position.

Date

1/21/2026

Authorization To:

Fill Only

** New Position Duties Statement (NPDS) - Short Form
REQUIRED IF the title exists within the department
** New Position Duties Statement (NPDS) - Long Form
REQUIRED IF the title does NOT exist within the department

Do you anticipate this
request to result in fillbehinds?

Yes

Cayuga County
Department

Sheriff

Job Title Being
Requested (Exact Civil
Service Title)

Detective

Is this a HELP Program
title?

No

Position Control
Number

001917-SYS

Position Status

Permanent

Position Designation

Full-Time

Budget Account
Number

A31001 51001

Enter Other Grade

17

1

Is the salary of
requested position in
the current comp plan?

Yes

Comp Plan Requested
IS IN

DSPA

DSPA Grade

17ZH

Probationary Salary
Amount

92266.00

Step 3 Amount (DSPA or
SEACC)

NA

Starting Salary for
Position Requested

92,266

Justification for Salary
Requested

The Salary is set forth in the DSPA 2023-2026 plan and is
designated and accepted in the 2026 Cayuga County Sheriff's
Law Enforcement Operating Budget line - Salaries Full time

Does position include
fringe benefits?

Yes

What is the justification
for filling this position
AND why is it important
for your department?

This is a vacancy created by a retirement. The services
provided by the detective position are critical for a smooth and
efficient operation of Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division
and maintaining safety in Cayuga County.

How is this position
funded?

Budget

Is this a reimbursed
position?

No

What will the fiscal
impact of filling this
position in your budget
this year and in future
fiscal years?

there will be no negative impact on the budget as the position
is already clearly designated and accepted in the 2026 Sheriff's
Law Enforcement Operating Budget line - Salaries Full Time.

Department Head

Brian Schenck

Date

1/21/2026

Attestation

I have been directed to submit on behalf of the authorized
department or agency head

2

Name of Person
Submitting on Behalf of
Department or Agency
Head

Lisa Schiminske

Title of Person
Submitting on Behalf of
Department or Agency
Head

Confidential Secretary to the Sheriff

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Approved 2-5-26

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2-26-JP-9
RESOLUTION NO._____________

02/24/26

SHR Police One Online Training Srvc

Authorize the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff to enter
into a contract with LEXIPOL to provide law enforcement personnel web based training services
via their PoliceOne and CorrectionsOne Portals.
By:

Mark Strong, Chair, Judicial & Public Safety Committee
Elane Daly, Chair, Ways & Means Committee

WHEREAS, ongoing and regular training for members of the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office is critical to ensure
effective law enforcement operations that are guided by the latest best practices, are legally sound, minimize
liability, and continually improve the safety of the community served as well as the staff of the Sheriff’s Office;
and
WHEREAS, a 24/7 online training web based platform provided by LEXIPOL via their PoliceOne and
CorrectionsOne Academy Portals provides a number of mandated and supplemental training courses that can be
completed online and tracked, from a member’s patrol vehicle or work station while on their shift, thereby
reducing the need for in person training classes and reducing overtime costs for training; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office currently contracts with Lexipol to provide 24/7 online training services to 35
members of the Sheriff’s Road Patrol Division and 90 members of the Custody Division; and
WHEREAS, Lexipol can continue to provide 24/7 online training services to 35 members of the Sheriff’s Road
Patrol Division and 90 members of the Custody Division via their web-based platform for a total cost of
$7,207.20 for 2026 ; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Cayuga County Legislature and the Cayuga County Sheriff be authorized to
execute the necessary documents to enter into an agreement with LEXIPOL to provide an online training platform
for 35 members of the Road Patrol Division and 90 members of the Custody Division within the Cayuga County
Sheriff’s Office and that said services be paid for utilizing funds from the Sheriff’s telephone revenue account;
and be it further
RESOLVED, that said contract documents be signed after approval by the Cayuga County Attorney as to their
form.