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Crime in Syracuse Down Nearly 28 Percent Year to Date; Governor Hochul Highlights $6.7 Million in State Investments in Modern Law Enforcement Technology and Equipment

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Governor Kathy Hochul recently visited the Syracuse Public Safety Building to highlight over $6.7 million in state investments that are modernizing law enforcement technology and equipment across Central New York. The visit coincided with the announcement that crime in Syracuse is down nearly 28 percent year to date, according to Syracuse city officials. As part of the state's efforts to improve public safety and reduce crime, Governor Hochul has allocated $127 million to modernize operations, improve officer safety, and protect New Yorkers. This funding is being distributed to 378 police departments and sheriffs' offices statewide, with nearly $1.3 million invested in Syracuse's police department alone.

Key Takeaways:

  • Crime in Syracuse has decreased by nearly 28 percent year to date, with a total of 15 percent fewer shooting incidents with injury and 15 percent fewer shooting victims compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The $127 million state investment in modern law enforcement technology and equipment has delivered results, with a significant decline in gun violence across Central New York.
  • The Syracuse Police Department received nearly $1.3 million from the state, which has enabled the purchase of LED lighting for crime hotspots, drones, and a Spot robot dog to assist in potentially dangerous situations without putting officers in harm's way.
  • Governor Hochul also highlighted the impact of the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, which supports coordinated gun violence reduction efforts in 21 counties, including Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse, which have seen significant declines in gun violence this year.
  • The state's Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) provided funding to a total of 33 agencies throughout Central New York to strengthen operations, expand investigative capacity, and modernize equipment.
  • Governor Hochul has committed to funding public safety initiatives that have delivered results, including $2.28 million for the SNUG Street Outreach Program and $2 million for Project RISE, which provide young people at risk of gun violence with intensive mentoring and job training.

Statistics:

  • Crime in Syracuse is down nearly 28 percent year to date.
  • Shooting incidents with injury and shooting victims have decreased by 15 percent in Syracuse compared to the same period in 2024.
  • The 131,000 requests for service handled by the state's Crime Analysis Center Network in 2024 included 22,920 requests from the Central New York Center.
  • The $127 million state investment in modern law enforcement technology and equipment has been distributed to 378 police departments and sheriffs' offices statewide.
  • The Syracuse Police Department has received nearly $1.3 million from the state, which has enabled the purchase of LED lighting for crime hotspots, drones, and a Spot robot dog.

Sources:

  • Governor Kathy Hochul's office
  • New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Syracuse Police Department
  • City of Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh
  • Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon
  • Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick
  • Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley

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