Governor Hochul announces resources to help further reduce crime in Monroe County

Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester September 9 to highlight nearly $39 million in state funding for law enforcement agencies and community-based organizations in Monroe County. She also directed the New York State Police to deploy additional resources to further reduce gun violence and crime in the City of Rochester. The State Police will commit an additional 25 troopers and investigators to enhance their existing partnerships with the cell Rochester Police Department and other law enforcement agencies in the county to address public safety concerns. Law enforcement agencies in the county have also received a total of $24 million to purchase new technology and equipment to improve data and information sharing and enhance their crime-fighting capabilities, the largest state investment in any county eligible for funding.

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