Hope Not Handcuffs Hudson Valley launched on the steps of the Putnam County Courthouse. Sheriff Robert Langley, the Chiefs of the Kent and Carmel Police Departments and members of the Prevention Council of Putnam County, among others marked the start to this initiative.  It was started by Families Against Narcotics to bring law enforcement and community organizations together in an effort to find viable treatment options for individuals seeking help to reduce dependency with heroin, prescription drugs, and alcohol.