$75 Million Available for Police Departments and Sheriffs’ Offices Through the LETECH Grant Program To Improve Technology and Modernize Equipment, Allowing Agencies to More Effectively Solve and Prevent Crime, Improve Officer and Community Safety
Another $25 Million Will Fund a New Statewide Records Management System, Replacing Decades-Old Platform To Improve Information Sharing and Streamline Reporting
New State Investment Builds Upon $127 Million Previously Awarded to 378 Law Enforcement Agencies from Western New York to Long Island
FY27 Enacted Budget Sustains Record-Level Funding for Public Safety Initiatives Statewide
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $100 million state investment in law enforcement technology and equipment.
As part of this investment, $75 million is available for police departments and sheriffs’ offices to improve technology and modernize equipment, allowing them to more effectively solve and prevent crime, and improve officer and community safety.
Another $25 million will fund a new, statewide records management system, replacing a decades-old platform to improve information sharing and streamline reporting.
This new investment in the state’sLETECH Grant Program builds upon $127 million previously awarded through the program to 378 agenciesfrom Western New York to Long Island, and is included in the FY27 Enacted Budget, which sustains record-level funding for public safety initiatives statewide.
“Keeping New Yorkers safe means ensuring the men and women who protect our communities have the tools and technology they need to meet today’s public safety challenges,”Governor Hochul said.“This investment will help agencies modernize equipment, strengthen public safety, and improve information sharing capabilities to enhance the work they do to protect the communities they serve, while continuing our comprehensive approach to reducing crime across the state.”
Administered by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services, the LETECH program will fund a variety of equipment and technology, including but not limited to acoustic gunshot detection systems, drones, counter-drone mitigation systems, 3-D crime scene laser scanners, trauma kits and automated external defibrillators, body-worn cameras and vests, traffic and safety equipment, lighting, specialized records management systems, and patrol vehicle and officer equipment.
Agencies also may purchase equipment and technology to support 911 centers, emergency management operations, parking and code enforcement, and communication platforms to engage with the community.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Commissioner Rossana Rosado said, “Governor Hochul continues to secure unprecedented levels of funding for public safety.
These record resources allow DCJS to do what we do best: support agencies and organizations throughout the state in their efforts to keep New Yorkers safe and help communities thrive.
I am grateful to the Governor for continuing to make public safety her number one priority, and to the thousands of ‘on the ground’ partners who have dedicated themselves to this life-saving work.”
Approximately 500 agencies outside of New York City are eligible to apply for LETECH grants: village, town, city, and tribal police departments and county sheriffs’ offices.
DCJS established a tiered funding system, with maximum grant awards based on the number of full-time, equivalent sworn officers that agencies employ, ranging from $10만 to $6 million.
The new records management system, requested by local police chiefs, county sheriffs’ and district attorneys, will be available to law enforcement agencies statewide, including more than 150 smaller and rural departments that have lacked the resources to modernize.
DCJS will convene the New York State Police, police chiefs, sheriffs, and district attorneys to ensure the new system meets the needs of all stakeholders.
Since taking office, Governor Hochul has invested more than $4 billion in public safety initiatives and theFY 27 Enacted Budget sustains record-level investments in prevention, intervention and enforcement, including addressing emerging threats such as 3-D printed guns and DIY machine guns.
“Keeping New Yorkers safe means ensuring the men and women who protect our communities have the tools and technology they need to meet today’s public safety challenges.”
DCJS will notify eligible agencies of the LETECH request for applications today.
The RFA requires agencies to comply with all applicable provisions of the recently enacted “Local Cops, Local Crimes Act” to receive funding through the program.
The RFA outlines those requirements, as well as items ineligible for purchase, such as vehicles, firearms and conducted energy devices.
Thedeadline for applications is noon Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with successful grantees notified of their awards in early fall.
Contracts with DCJS for the funding will run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028.
TheDivision of Criminal Justice Servicesprovides critical support to all facets of the state’s criminal justice system, including, but not limited to: training law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals; overseeing a law enforcement accreditation program; ensuring Breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment used by local law enforcement operate correctly; managing criminal justice grant funding; analyzing statewide crime and program data; providing research support; overseeing county probation departments and alternatives to incarceration programs; and coordinating youth justice policy.
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State Senator Siela Bynoe said, “Keeping our communities safe means ensuring our law enforcement has the tools they need to prevent crime, respond quickly, and protect the public.
This $75 million investment through the Law Enforcement Technology Grant Program will help police departments and sheriffs’ offices across New York modernize their operations with tools that improve public safety and support officers in the field.
In Senate District 6, this important funding will provide the Village of Freeport Police Department with advanced technology and surveillance tools to strengthen crime fighting efforts and help keep our residents safe.
As the world changes, we must change with it.
I look forward to seeing this continued investment make a positive impact in communities throughout our state.”
Assemblymember Judy Griffin said, “I was proud to support the additional $75 million to the LETECH Grant program in our enacted budget this year.
This program invites police and sheriff’s departments throughout Long Island to apply for vital funding to enhance and procure the equipment and technology necessary not only to maintain but to exceed the pace of increasing threats to our safety.
I applaud Governor Hochul for her efforts to invest in our police departments to help them ensure safety and protect our communities.
I encourage all the Village Police Departments in Assembly District 21 to apply, as well as the Nassau County Police Department since they have benefited from this program in the past and have proven they can make effective use of this new funding.”
Assemblymember Noah Burroughs said, “LETECH grant gives law enforcement agencies modern technology and equipment they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
Investing in these resources will strengthen law enforcement's ability to prevent crime, solve cases, support victims, and respond to the evolving challenges facing our communities.
By modernizing public safety operations, we're helping ensure our officers have the tools needed to keep crime rates low.”
Village of Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy said, “I want to thank Governor Hochul for the Law Enforcement Tech Grant Provided to Freeport last year and the $100 million in additional state funding for law enforcement support announced today.
LETECH grants enabled our department to purchase the tools and resources necessary to keep the Freeport community safe, and we have since seen a significant reduction of crime in Freeport.
Again, I want to thank the Governor on behalf of the Police, residents, businesses, staff and myself for your assistance with these grants and technical upgrades in our Police Department.”
Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulè said, “Through programs like these, New York State is continuing to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to public safety by equipping our law enforcement professionals with cutting-edge tools that will further enhance their ability to prevent and solve crimes in the communities they serve.
As a longtime Freeport resident who represents this community in the Nassau Legislature, I am particularly grateful that Governor Hochul is prioritizing programs that fund our local first responders and equip them to excel in their vital mission.”
Nassau County Municipal Police Chiefs Association President Brian Paladino said, “The Law Enforcement Tech Grant has been instrumental in providing funding to local police departments, throughout New York State, to keep up with the ever changing needs for crime fighting and public safety.
These funds allow police departments to acquire equipment that is necessary to keep up with the tech demands of modern crime fighting, without punching tremendous holes in a department’s budget or avoid having a municipality having to bond out their future just to keep up with basic needs to provide basic public safety needs. Thank you Governor Hochul for your investment in fighting crime.”