CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALISYN GAFFNEY AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2026009 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALISYN GAFFNEY AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS Legislators ALEXANDER, DRAGO, VALDÉS SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, ARNOFF, FAUST, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL and RHODES offer the following and move its adoption: WHEREAS, the position of Director of the Office of Probation and Community Corrections is vacant effective January 1, 2026, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner of Human Resources has determined that Alisyn Gatiney is qualitied to perform the duties of the position of the Director of the Office of Probation and Community Corrections, and WHEREAS, a copy of Alisyn Gaffney's resume is annexed hereto, and WHEREAS, Alisyn Gaffney currently serves as Principal Probation Officer at the Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections, and WHEREAS, Alisyn Gaffney has extensive Probation Officer experience within the Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XXX, Section 30.03 of the Dutchess County Charter, the County Executive appointed Alisyn Gaffney as the Director of the Office of Probation and Community Corrections, subject to confirmation by the County Legislature, now therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Legislature of the County of Dutchess does hereby confirm the appointment of Alisyn Gaffney to the position of Director of the Office of Probation and Community Corrections effective January 21, 2026. CA-010-26 CEB/rjw G-0182-A 01/07/2026 Fiscal Impact: See Attached. APPROVED Suser Seresto SUSAN J. SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE Das Jun 22,2026 STATE OF NEW YORK SS: COUNTY OF DUTCHESS This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was aclopted by said legislature on the 20 day of farm _202l and that the same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof. IN WITNESS WHEREOR, I have hereunco set my hand and sial of said Legislature this day or dant, 2026. JULIE SİROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISIATURE Roll Call Sheets District Present: Absent: Vacant: Last Name YES District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn District 3 - LaGrange Polasek District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby District 15 - Wappinger Faust District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison District 24 - Dover and Pawling • House District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander 23 Resolution: Motion: Polasek Total: Kaal Za Abstentions: 23 Yes NO No 2026009 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ALISYN GAFFNEY AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS January 20, 2026 SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 Phone: 845-486-2000 DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM To: Sue Serino, County Executive Prora: Benjamin Traudi, Director of Legislative Afiairs Date: January 7, 2026 Re: Appointment of Alisyn Gaffiney as Director of Probation and Community Corrections Please find a resolution request to appoint Alisyn Gaffney as the Director of Probation. With twenty-five years of experience in the field, including the last sixteen with Dutchess County, Ms. Gaffney has demonstrated that she is ready to step into the role of Director. SUE SERINO COUNTY EXECUTIVE 22 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: 845-486-2000 DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMENT January 3, 2026 Mr. Bradford Kendall Dutchess County Clerk 22 Market St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Dear County Clerk Kendall: I am pleased to appoint Alisyn Gaffney as Dutchess County Director of Probation and Community Corrections effective January 21, 2026. Alisyn's experience thraughout her varied career in Probation and her compassionate approach to community corrections will serve her well in this new role. She is eligible to be appointed from the recently certifed eligible civil service list for this position. We look forward to the work this department will undertake under her leadership. I look forward to her confirmation and appointment by the Dutchess County Legislature on January 20th. Sincerely, Sue Seruno Sue Serino County Executive C: Rachel Kashimer, Commissioner of Human Resources ALISYN GAFFNEY, MSW Profile • Seeking the role of Probation Director to lead staff, maintain community safety, and support effective outcomes for adults and juveniles. Career Experience: Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections, Dutchess County Principal Probation Officer: September 2024 - Present Responsible for supervising Probation Supervisors • Reviews case files, plans work activitles, and assigns cases to subordinate staff • Oversees Women's Center Interviews candidates for employment and promotion • Attend weekly RESTART case flow meetings to support and enhance program Probation Supervisor: April 2020 - September 2024 Senior Probation Officer: October 2016 - March 2019 Probatian Officer: November 2009 - October 2016 Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson NY Adjunct Professor at Greenhaven Correctional Facility: August 2019 - Present Develops and delivers course lectures, discussions and instructional activities • Prepares syllabi, lesson plans, assessments and assignments. Hudson River Health Care, Poughkeepsie, NY Social Worker: March 2008 - November 2008 • Provide Counseling and case management services to men and women living with HIV and AIDS. Child Protective Services, Dutchess County Investigator: July 2007 - March 2008 • Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect. • Referred parents and children to appropriate resources in the community. Astor Home for Children, Poughkeepsie NY High Risk Home Based Social worker: October 2002 - July 2007 • Provided case management support and coordination to high-risk youth and their families. Rehab Programs, Poughkeepsie NY job Coach November 2000 - October 2002 • Developed job sites in the community to suit the needs of students with disabilities. Assisted and supported students at the job site. The Andersen School, Staatsburg, NY Direct Care Worker. May 1993 - September 2001 • Provided direct care services to children and young adults with development disabilities. Alisyn Gaffney, MSW Committees Criminal Justice Council: 2021 - Present: • Serving as Chair of the Special Needs Committee since September 2024. This Committee continues to explore options for clients in the criminal justice system who present with severe mental health issues. This sub-committee meets monthly to ensure these individuals mental health needs are not overlooked while they are incarcerated. • Served as co-chair of the Special Populations Committee from September 2024- September 2025. This committee addressed the needs of justice-involved individuals including those struggling with opioid addiction and mental health issues. The committee provided quality assurance and guidance to the Re-Entry, Stabilization, Transition and Reintegration Track (Restart). As well as monitoring the progress of the Medication Assisted Treatment program at the Dutchess County Justice and Transition Center • Served as co-chair of the Justice Involved Women's Committee from January 2020- September 2024. This committee addressed the needs of formerly incarcerated women, incarcerated women and those on probation. • Serving on the Dutchess County Re-Entry Committee since May 2024. This committee addresses the needs of individuals being released from jail and/or prison. Alisyn Gaffney, MSW Volunteer Service Eileen Hickey Annual Holiday Dinner: preparing, serving and delivering meals for those in need on Christmas morning. December 1990 - present. Hope on a Mission: preparing and serving meals for those in need. April 2021- present. Adopt a Family: Coordinate the department's Adopt a Family program; organizing gift collection and delivery for families in need. December 2019 - present. Alisyn Gaffney, MSW Education Adelphi University, Garden City, NY Master of Social Work Suny New Paltz, New Paltz, NY Bachelor of Sociology with a Concentration in Social Services Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY Associates of Applied Science in Human Services May 2006 May 2002 May 1998