Noble gives update on police task force

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KINGSTON – Kingston police have partnered with the New York State Police and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office since the beginning of August to combat a spike in violent crimes, including many incidents of gunfire.

The increased number of proactive patrols are focused on getting guns and drugs off the streets and out of the neighborhoods in Kingston.
According to the Kingston Police Department, between August 6 and August 28, the following are the numbers attributed to the increased policing:
  • 232 Traffic Stops
  • 144 Traffic Tickets (most associated with drivers who were subsequently arrested for other charges)
  • 13 Field Interviews
  • 9 DWIs
  • 34 Arrests resulting in guns and drugs
  • 7 Arrests for outstanding warrants
The State Police have also assigned a Community Outreach Coordinator who has been working closely with community leaders to provide information about the efforts and address any worries they may have.
The police acknowledged that there have been some concerns raised by community members regarding the increased police presence as a result of the recent gun violence. “We are trying to balance the proactive patrols with those concerns,” said Mayor Steven Noble.
Noble added “Some community members have expressed anxiety about being stopped by police. Officers are aware of the anxiety that a person may experience when they see the patrol car lights or hear the siren behind them. If you do get pulled over, we encourage you to follow these suggestions from the ACLU’s website.
In Noble’s weekly newsletter, issued on Friday, he invited the public to address their concerns about the task force or police contact in general. “If you have any concerns after you’ve been stopped by the police, feel free to contact the Chief’s office at 943-5766 or visit the City of Kingston website for additional contact information for the members of the Kingston Police Commission (https://kingston-ny.gov/policecommission).



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