In a move that highlights the ongoing tension between Albany and local law enforcement, the Hochul administration is attaching strict ideological strings to essential public safety funding. The state has rolled out a $75 million technology grant initiative for police departments and sheriff’s offices, but there is a major catch: to secure the cash, agencies must explicitly comply with a controversial new state law designed to block cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
The strategy leverages much-needed equipment upgrades to force local police into compliance with the state’s sanctuary-style policies, penalizing departments that choose to work alongside federal agents on immigration matters.
Financial Leverage: Upgrades at a Cost…