Hochul Announces $100 Million for Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment

New York State will make a $100 million investment in law enforcement technology and equipment, most of which will be awarded through grants. Governor Kathy Hochul, who announced the investment on Monday, says $75 million will help police departments and sheriffs' offices more effectively solve and prevent crime, as well as improve officer and community safety. She says that money will be awarded through the Law Enforcement Technology (LETECH) Grant Program...

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Hochul says the other $25 million will fund a new statewide records management system that will replace a decades-old platform, improving information sharing and streamlining reporting. The $100 million is part of this year's state budget.

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