Albany council considers giving police discipline powers to review board
Even if council supports, measure would face questionable legal future
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Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins speaks at a press conference to announce the launch of Time to Talk - Community and Cops Collaborating, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Albany, N.Y. The program will allow for police officers and community members to meet on a regular basis to discuss the issues impacting the relations between police and the community. Albany resident April Purcell-Bacon, background, played a major role in starting the program. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union)Paul Buckowski/Albany Times Union