Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Christia Shelton’s organization
Aug 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
DNA Subcommittee Meeting
The committee held a session to welcome a new member and discuss potential security vulnerabilities regarding FSA and HID files. Accreditation and compliance updates were provided for several forensic laboratories, including those in Erie County, Monroe County, NYC, NY State, Onondaga County, and Westchester County. Old business covered updates on familial search, partial matches, and CODIS bulletins. Furthermore, the meeting addressed specific laboratory disclosures, including a proficiency testing typographical error, server data restoration issues, and updates on ongoing contamination events.
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The meeting agenda includes an executive session and status updates regarding the accreditation of various forensic laboratories and toxicology offices. Old business items consist of discussions on familial searching, the OSAC registry, and next-generation sequencing validation. New business topics cover accreditation applications, rapid DNA implementation, and forensic laboratory visits. Additionally, the meeting will address laboratory disclosures from several regional crime laboratories and medical examiner offices.
Jun 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Law Enforcement Agency Accreditation Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several action items, including the approval of applications for both initial accreditation and reaccreditation for multiple police departments and university police agencies. Furthermore, the council approved second-quarter annual compliance surveys and mandatory recertifications for covered agencies. An assessor application for the Seneca County Sheriff's Office was approved, and extension requests for reaccreditation assessments for the Liverpool and SUNY Potsdam University police departments were granted. Informational updates regarding the accreditation program rewrite, upcoming training schedules, and ongoing efforts to fill council member vacancies were also provided.
Jun 4, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Municipal Police Training Council Meeting
The council held its 274th meeting to address several key topics, including a review of the latest data on the fight against gun violence, updates on the recently enacted fiscal budget, and the implementation of a new state law regarding the regulation of 3D printers used for illegal firearm production. Additionally, the meeting focused on the adoption of a model policy for the emergency transport of individuals experiencing an emotional crisis, which emphasizes the use of de-escalation strategies, police and community partnerships, and standardized training protocols. The council also discussed supervisory responsibilities and documentation requirements for these types of incidents.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
