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Government Transparency

A collection of 9 issues

Brockport Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Executive Summary Transparent Law Enforcement requested records from the Village of Brockport relating to how the police department provides communication access to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing during non-courtroom interactions. This review is part of the Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit (MCIAA), an ongoing project examining how

Irondequoit Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit (MCIAA) – March 2026 Executive Summary Records produced by the Town of Irondequoit do not identify a police-specific policy, training framework, or operational procedures governing communication with Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals. The Town produced ADA-related training materials consisting of a third-party slide deck describing ADA Coordinator

Webster Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit Executive Summary The Webster Police Department maintains written policies that reflect current ADA communication standards, including requirements for interpreter access, documentation of accommodations, and officer training. Records produced in response to Freedom of Information Law requests do not establish that these systems are implemented in

Gates Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit Executive Summary Freedom of Information Law requests and a signed letter from the Chief of Police establish that the Gates Police Department maintains no written policy governing communication with Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals during traffic stops or other roadside encounters. The department also maintains: * no

Greece Police Department ADA Communication Policy Audit

Monroe County Interpreter Access Audit Executive Summary A review of records produced by the Town of Greece in response to Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests raises governance and documentation questions regarding interpreter access and communication accommodations for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This review is part of the Monroe County

Irondequoit ADA Administrative Access Issue – Status Update (Closed)

This post provides a full procedural timeline and status update regarding the ADA Title II reasonable modification request concerning the Town of Irondequoit’s administrative appeal submission process. This matter concerned access to a Town administrative process. It did not concern the merits of any underlying FOIL request. Background: Stated

The Background Check: How Rochester Police Investigate Their Critics

Rochester Police disciplined an officer with 30 minutes of training—then requested an MCAC intelligence “work-up” on the complainant. No written policy explains why.

FOIL Portal Requirements: Request for COOG Guidance Submitted

On January 29, 2026, Transparent Law Enforcement submitted a formal request for guidance to the New York Committee on Open Government regarding whether certain online FOIL submission portal requirements used by municipalities in Monroe County are consistent with New York’s Freedom of Information Law. The request grew out of

The DOJ Warned Monroe County About This in 2005

Two decades after Monroe County DOJ settlement, internal investigation cleared RPD officer who failed to provide interpreter for Deaf driver—despite written policy. Same failures persist.