The Putnam County Police Policy Review Panel has been established.  The group will review existing police procedures and consider recommendations for the future.  County Executive MaryEllen Odell says this is a watershed moment to make Putnam a better place to live.  All Putnam County residents, particularly those in community and cultural diversity groups, faith-based groups, veteran’s organizations, schools and mental health consumers, were encouraged to apply.  The 21- member panel chaired by County Executive Odell includes Sheriff’s Department and local police officials, as well as legislative, county and municipal leaders. The panel was established in August in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 203, which requires each of the 500 jurisdictions with police departments in New York State to develop a police reform plan by April 1.