Governor Kathy Hochul announces nearly $1.7 million in state grant funding to law enforcement agencies across Broome, Chemung, and Tompkins counties under the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. These funds are earmarked for essential expenses, including equipment, personnel, and training to tackle gun violence effectively in local communities.
Hochul emphasizes that public safety is her administration’s top priority, highlighting a significant reduction in shooting incidents across New York. Data reveals that participating police departments reported 242 shooting incidents resulting in injury, compared to 281 in the same timeframe last year, indicating the GIVE initiative’s positive impact in enhancing community safety.
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