Summary
A SUNY Albany study on disproportionate negative outcomes for people of color under probation supervision is producing findings, with a presentation expected in October. Probation case success rates improved to 67% this year.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
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$49,993 fully funded by the state grant; no county cost.
People under probation supervision, particularly people of color, if findings drive fairer practices.
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Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — September 22, 2026
A SUNY Albany study on disproportionate negative outcomes for people of color under probation supervision is producing findings, with a presentation expected in October. Probation case success rates improved to 67% this year.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — April 28, 2026
Probation landed a $49,993 state grant to have SUNY Albany researchers independently analyze 15 years of data on why clients of color fare worse on probation than white clients. Results are expected by July 2027 and will be public.
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