by Madi Wagner / ROClocal.org

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office had a productive visit with lawmakers and the Oneida County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Rob Maciol in Albany. Some of the topics discussed included expanding the use of tools to combat overdoses, improving agencies' ability to retain experienced cops, better retirement benefits for corrections deputies, and improving the hiring process for law enforcement.

The Sheriff's Office is encouraged by the support of representatives in building up law enforcement to benefit the community. They are focused on public safety legislation to safeguard communities from those who do not comply with the rule of law.

Original Information Source: Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Rochester, NY

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