I am our League's representative on the City of Schenectady's Civilian Police Review Board. The purpose of the CPRB is to improve communication between the police department and the community, to increase police accountability and credibility with the public, and to create a complaint review process that is free from bias and informed by actual police practices. If you would like to learn more, you can review the CPRB brochure as well as read the agendas and minutes from recent monthly meetings on the CPRB's website. 

One of our most recent projects was to update and translate the referral form for complaints. It was approved by the Schenectady City Council at their December 2025 meeting. We are awaiting news on when the Spanish version will be available. The CPRB’s annual report was submitted in May. Some highlights include the following: In 2025, we reviewed 18 cases. and 27 violations. At the May meeting, the board met with Chief Whipple and the Electric City Recharge planning group. CPRB plans to share what we do with different organizations and neighborhood organizations in the fall of 2026.

CPRB meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 pm at City Hall, 2nd Floor Courtroom, 105 Jay Street, Schenectady, and members of the public are welcome to attend. The next meeting is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 6 pm at City Hall.

Megan Haessig

Secretary & Member, Civilian Police Review Board