Board of Trustees Work Session

Police Chief Warns Body Cameras Will Bring 'Exponential' Workload as Trustees Weigh Staffing Study

Name: Police Chief Warns Body Cameras Will Bring 'Exponential' Workload as Trustees Weigh Staffing Study
Uploaded: 2026-04-09T19:00:00-05:00
Description: Chief John Nikitopoulos told the Board of Trustees that body-worn cameras approved last month will require far more staff time than the village currently has, while trustees pushed for a formal staffing study before adding officers. The fire department also raised alarms about a deepening volunteer recruitment crisis.

2026-04-09 14028 words transcribed

Chief John Nikitopoulos told the Board of Trustees that body-worn cameras approved last month will require far more staff time than the village currently has, while trustees pushed for a formal staffing study before adding officers. The fire department also raised alarms about a deepening volunteer recruitment crisis.

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Key Actions & Decisions

● Trustees did not include three additional officers requested by the police chief in the 2026-27 budget, opting instead for a staffing study

● Body-worn camera contract with Axon Enterprise begins June 15, with a target rollout by October

● Police overtime budget set at $350,000 for village-funded overtime, up from $330,000

● Fire department budget increased only $10,000 despite trustee concerns over volunteer recruitment

● EMS budget rose approximately $42,000, driven by contract increases with Ossining Ambulance

● Fly car paramedic contract renewed with a 10% increase starting June 1