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History
- Substituted by A11087
- Ordered to third reading cal.1207
- Referred to rules
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Relates to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program
Vetoed · Sponsor Philip Ramos
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S8308
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a gang assessment, intervention, prevention and suppression program
Purpose or general idea of bill
To require the division of criminal justice services ("DCJS") to deploy the division of state police to develop a coordinated law enforcement response to gang ,related criminal activities in communities across the state.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends the executive law by adding a new section 837-s to create a gang assessment, intervention, prevention, and suppression program to be administered by the commissioner of DCJS. The superintendent of the division of state police, in conjunction with local, state, federal law enforcement and county prosecution offices, shall develop a strategy for the suppression of gang related criminal activity. The commissioner shall award grant monies, as available, to district attorneys offices to stop gang related activities in their respective counties. The superintendent shall also establish and maintain, within the division, a gang clearinghouse as a central repository of information relating to gangs operating within the state.
Section 2 of the bill sets forth the effective date.
Justification
The assistance, expertise, and professionalism of DCJS and state police women and men are desperately needed by many communities that find themselves overwhelmed by gang violence and criminality.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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