Judd from Schenectady Appointed to Civilian Police Oversight Committee

October 3, 2024

Updated: October 3, 2024

SCHENECTADY ⁣— Local⁣ resident Anthony‍ Judd, a proactive citizen of Schenectady, took the initiative to participate ‍in City⁢ Council meetings ⁢this summer. He generously offered his time and expressed his desire to contribute to the betterment of the community.

His dedication and commitment led to his ‍appointment to the city’s civilian police review board. The board unanimously ⁢confirmed his appointment during its meeting on September 23.

Judd is now ‌a part of ⁢the nine-member board that independently scrutinizes civilian complaints ⁢against ⁤the police ⁤department.

“My‌ motivation to serve on the review board stems from my passion for enhancing communication between the police department and the community,” Judd said. “I am confident that my experience serving other nonprofit boards in the Capital Region will allow me to make a significant contribution.”

Judd holds the position of vice president at the Grand Street Community Arts organization, an Albany-based nonprofit that promotes performing arts and community programs.

He is also a⁤ member of the United Tenants of Albany board,‍ a nonprofit that champions tenants’ rights.

After Judd demonstrated his commitment by attending several Schenectady City Council meetings and offering his ⁣expertise to the city, review board Chair Deneen Palmateer recommended him to Mayor ⁣Gary McCarthy ⁤for an open position on the review board.

“Judd’s appointment was a result of his active involvement and concern for the community, ⁢and the fact that there was an open position,” McCarthy said.

The civilian ⁢police review board consists of nine members who represent various community organizations, including the Sycamore Collaborative and the⁣ League of Women‌ Voters. Judd ‌will serve a two-year term ‍as⁢ a general public representative on the board, which ‍has occasionally struggled to ⁢gather a quorum for its ‌monthly meetings.

Last October, the City Council chose former Albany alderman Keith St. John to represent them on the board. Together, the appointments of St. John and Judd, both of whom are Black, ‌have increased the‌ board’s diversity.

Judd, who is employed in ⁣marketing ‌at the ‍BT-Miners cryptocurrency firm, has set a goal⁤ to enhance the review board’s transparency when dealing with residents’ complaints.

“I am keen to ⁣demonstrate that ‌our assessments are comprehensive, fair, and aligned with ‍the review board’s mission,” Judd said. “I aim to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the review process and promote a ⁣collaborative culture among the board members, the police department, and ⁢the community.”

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Emily Stanton

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