Program Overview:

• Agency: New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).

• Purpose: To fund law enforcement technologies and software to enhance public safety and improve crime-solving capabilities across New York State (excluding New York City).

• Funding Available: Approximately $50 million allocated for local law enforcement technology improvements.

Important Dates:

• Application Release Date: September 25, 2023.

• Application Deadline: November 8, 2023 by 12:00 PM.

• Notification of Awards: On or about January 17, 2024.

Eligibility:

• Open to local law enforcement agencies in New York State outside of New York City.

• Applicants must be current with Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) or Incident-Based Reports (IBR) submissions to DCJS.

• A State Financial Services (SFS) vendor ID is required for payment.

Funding Details:

• This is a one-time funding opportunity intended for the acquisition of law enforcement technology and equipment.

• The funding must supplement existing funds rather than replace them.

• Technologies funded may include, but are not limited to, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detection systems, UAVs ("drones"), and body-worn cameras.

Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted using the specific form provided by DCJS.

• The form requires detailed information about the technology and equipment needs of the applying agency.

Award Process:

• Awards will be granted based on the application submitted through the designated form.

• No contracts will be executed; instead, payment will be issued directly to the recipients.

Payment Information:

• Payments will be made as one-time awards directly to the agencies.

• Recipients are advised to check the availability of centralized contracts through the NYS Office of General Services (OGS) for potential procurement.