NYSACOP Employment Opportunity
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Executive Director Position Announcement
New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
April 9, 2019
The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police is accepting resumes for the position of Executive Director.
The Executive Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Association and overseeing the staff of the Association. He/she reports to the President and ultimately to the Board of Governors of the Association.
The Executive Director should be mindful that the Board of Governors expects the Executive Director to work as part of a team in all aspects regarding the management of the Association and to support the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police mission.
The Executive Director will:
- Supervise employees and provide insight to improve efficiency
- Evaluate employees for advancements
- Weigh Association performance against monthly, quarterly, and yearly objectives and compare to the Association Goals
- Develop business plans and strategies to align with Association forecasts and goals
- Implement recommendations to improve processes and procedures of the Association
- Monitor Association resources
- Maintain good relationships with employees
- Will conduct the Board of Governors elections
- Receive applications for membership in the Association.
- Monitor budgeted financial performance benchmarks and establishing cost parameters, budgets
- Oversee the annual donation campaign
- Review financial reports to improve budgets and annual operating costs
- Support marketing, Public Relations, and operations including trade shows and conferences
The Executive Director:
- Must be able to communicate effectively with and respond to the day to day needs of the members of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police.
- May represent the Association at networking events and conferences, with the approval of the Board of Governors.
- Will work with the Board of Officers to keep and maintain the Membership Roll of the Association.
- Will receive all monies from dues and other sources and make all disbursements as authorized by the Finance Committee.
- Shall receive and answer all communications addressed to the Association and communications submitted to him/her by any officer.
- Shall attend all meetings of the Association and the Board of Governors and keep full and complete records of the proceedings.
- Shall serve all notices of meetings of the Association, the Board of Governors and all committees.
Shall perform such other duties as may be required by appropriate resolution of the Association or the Board of Governors.
Executive Director Requirements and Qualifications
- Able to make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Goal-oriented and organized leadership
- Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Comfortable in both a leadership and team-player role
- Strong aptitude for numbers and financial reports
- In-depth understanding of the New York State Association Of Chiefs of Police and its position in the New York State Law Enforcement Community
- Bachelor’s degree in management, business, or related field; Master (MA or MSc) in Business or related field preferred (Equivalent work experience may be substituted for these areas)
- Working knowledge of various computer programs such as QuickBooks; Have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Excel)
- Three to five years of previous experience in management, customer service, finance, administration, or a related field.
- Previous experience managing a non-for-profit organization is preferred
- Excellent analytical and time-management skills
- Up-to-date on latest industry trends; able to articulate trends and potential clearly and confidently
- Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience/involvement with strategic planning is preferred
Salary/Benefits:
Salary/benefit package will be commensurate with experience.
Applications should be submitted no later than May 1, 2019. Please send your resume along with a cover letter to the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, 24 Century Hill Drive, Suite 002, Latham, NY 12110 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to President John Aresta at 518-355-3371.
NYSACOP Press Release - Bail Reform
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March 27, 2019
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, CHIEFS OF POLICE AND SHERIFFS
CALL ON GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
SENSIBLE CHANGES TO NEW YORK’S BAIL SYSTEM
Threats to public safety must be taken into account before releasing individuals
back into our communities
Albany, NY- The District Attorneys Association of New York (DAASNY), the New York State Sheriffs’ Association (NYSSA) and the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (NYSACOP) join together in calling on the Governor and the Legislature to adopt sensible changes to New York State’s bail system that will benefit all the people of our State. The three Associations endorsed the recommendations of the New York State Justice Task Force on Bail Reform.
DAASNY, NYSSA and NYSACOP jointly agree that there should be a presumption of release in most instances for those who commit misdemeanor or non-violent felonies and who pose little or no flight risk. However, these law enforcement organizations believe that this presumption should be allowed to be rebutted for certain crimes or where there is a significant risk that a defendant will not return to court. In addition, with regard to the public safety of our residents and visitors, a judge should be permitted to consider whether a defendant poses a credible risk to an identifiable person or group of persons.
“We are supportive of some modifications to our current bail system. We believe that this is an appropriate path forward on bail reform,” said Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol, President of the New York State Sheriffs’ Association. “While we still believe that New York is as safe as it’s ever been under the existing bail system, we agree that there is always room for improvement, for us as law enforcement officials, and for the communities we serve.”
“District Attorneys agree with presumptive release of defendants in a majority of criminal cases and support presumptive release in many cases. But we want the opportunity to provide evidence to a court that an individual poses a threat to public safety or is likely to flee,” said DAASNY President Albany County District Attorney David Soares. “In rare instances those who pose a threat to public safety should be held until trial.”
“The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police believes that the determination of release should be left in the hands of Judges and Magistrates in the State of New York. Public safety dictates that we must allow courts to determine whether someone will pose a threat to our communities,” said Chief John Aresta President of NYSACOP.
DAASNY, NYSSA and NYSACOP have concluded that the recommendations of the Task Force, if properly executed, would result in meaningful, fair reform to the bail system in New York State without significantly compromising public safety. The Task Force’s proposal would create a presumption of release for most defendants, but would allow judges to remand individuals for pre-trial detention when aggravating circumstances are present. It would also allow judges to consider a person’s credible threat to public safety when making a determination whether pre-trial detention is appropriate. Also, the recommendations would not curtail a police officer’s existing discretion regarding whether to issue an appearance ticket or conduct an arrest.
DAASNY, NYSSA and NYSACOP urge the Governor and the Legislature to adopt the Justice Task Force recommendations on bail as a way of achieving improvements to the bail system, which we all desire.
For More Information:
DAASNY: 518-598-8968
NYSSA: 518-434-9091
NYSACOP: 518-355-3371
The 2019 Blue 360 Media Law Enforcement Handbook is Now Availabile for Pre-Order
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The 2019 edition of the Law Enforcement Handbook is now available for pre-order at the Blue360 site: https://www.blue360media.com/new-york-law-enforcement-handbook-w-lgs-standard-trim-size.html
New York State Police Chiefs Opposed to Legalization of Marijuana
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The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police representing over five hundred Police Chiefs, Commissioners, Superintendents and other command level police executives, stands in opposition of the State’s intention to propose legislation that would legalize regulated marijuana in New York State.
As Police Officers, we are sworn to enforce Federal, State and Municipal laws and to protect the public. Marijuana is illegal under Federal law and is classified as a “Schedule 1” drug which means that the federal government views cannabis as highly addictive with no medical value.
The New England Journal of Medicine reports that “The epidemiological and preclinical data suggests that the use of marijuana in adolescence could influence multiple addictive behaviors in adulthood”. New York State is currently battling an Opioid epidemic with law enforcement and public health professionals on the frontline and it would be counterintuitive to condone the use of marijuana.
Aside from the numerous health related issues with the use of marijuana, we are concerned with how the legalization will impact public safety. Of great concern is traffic safety. New York has been making great strides in lowering traffic fatalities to the lowest numbers on record. In comparing data in Colorado (which legalized marijuana in 2013), the first year that marijuana was legalized traffic fatalities increased 62% in that one year.
The detection of impairment by drugs on the roadside must be performed by a certified Drug Recognition Expert, which is a law enforcement officer that has undergone at least two weeks of classroom training and an additional one week of practical field training. It is anticipated that law enforcement would have to add approximately 650 new Drug Recognition Experts to handle the necessity of the increase in suspected impaired drivers.
Most law enforcement agencies within New York State have twenty or less members. Without the appropriate funding from the State, the financial impact could be crippling to some municipalities.
In addition to the need for new DRE’s, legalizing regulated marijuana would necessitate retiring a large majority of Police K-9 dogs that are trained to detect marijuana, as their detection capabilities would no longer be admissible in court. The replacement of these K-9 officers could easily take 5-7 years and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
There has not been ample time or studies conducted in order to see what pitfalls may arise should marijuana be legalized in the state of New York. Only after bringing all stakeholders together for meetings, studies and dialog can an educated, informed decision be made.
Once again, I must emphasize that the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police is in opposition to the legalization of marijuana. I urge the State to proceed cautiously, learning from other states that have already suffered the deleterious effects of this decision, before moving forward with legalization in New York State.
Sincerely,
Chief John Aresta
President
New York State Association of Chiefs of Police
See also the Westchester County Chiefs of Policed Association letter by clicking here.
2019 NYSACOP Annual Training Conference
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SAVE THE DATE
The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police 2019 annual Training Conference will be on July 21st - July 24th at the Hyatt Regency Rochester located at 125 East Main Street in Rochester, New York.
To reserve your hotel room, please click the link below
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ROCHE/G-NYCH
For Vendor Information, please click here.
Drug Take Back Act - Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2018
CONTACT: President Michael Lefancheck - mlefancheck@nychiefs.org
In this press release, the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (NYSACOP) expresses its concern about the current opiate crisis and its support for the enactment of the NYS Drug Take Back Act bill to combat the problem.
For more information, please view the press release by clicking here.
