Anti-Bias Task Force Unveils 'Synergy', Community, Police Forum

NORTH FORK, NY - The Southold Town Anti-Bias Task Force is seeking to open the doors to enhanced communication between the community and the police department.

To that end, the group will host "Synergy", an open conversation between police and community members, on Thursday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the town's recreation center, located at 970 Peconic Lane in Peconic.

"I think it’s a great idea. Any time you can reduce the wall of separation, real or imagined, between the public and law enforcement agencies, it's good for everybody. The law enforcement gets to see the perspective from the public’s point of view and the public gets to understand what law enforcement professionals experience every day," Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell.

The mission of the town's anti-bias task force is to "promote diversity, unity, and understanding within Southold Town. It is their mission to organize educational and group activities as well as legal and legislative efforts to eliminate all forms of bias and prejudice."