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2010 Press Release Archive

December

• 12/31/2010
  • NYS awards more than $3.7 million in grants to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud
• 12/30/2010
  • Annual report shows increase in reported hate crimes statewide in 2009
• 12/29/2010
  • Child Sexual Predators: The Familiar Stranger - DCJS releases video to help parents protect their children from sexual predators
• 12/14/2010
  • New York State Law Enforcement Agencies Endorse Video Recording of Interrogations, Statewide Guidelines to Ensure Integrity of the Practice, State Announces Availability of Grant Funding to Expand the Initiative 

November

• 11/17/2010
  • North Tonawanda Police Department receives crime-fighting grant from New York State to enhance investigation of reported burglaries
• 11/11/2010
  • Firearms, defensive tactics instructors from 21 law enforcement agencies attend reality-based training designed to enhance safety during high-risk situations
• 11/10/2010
  • Greece Police Department receives state grants to enhance investigation of domestic violence incidents, reported burglaries
• 11/05/2010
  • Training focuses on effective supervision of sex offenders to enhance community safety

October

• 10/29/2010
  • New crime-fighting initiatives target Cortland
• 10/27/2010
  • Rome Police receive $35,000 in state grants to enhance its response to domestic violence incidents, investigation of reported burglaries
• 10/20/2010
  • State invests in crime-fighting initiatives in Gloversville and Fulton County

September

• 9/22/2010
  • New initiative targeting domestic violence to be launched in three Erie County towns
  • Governor Paterson announces federal ‘re-entry’ grant
• 9/15/2010
  • Governor Paterson honors Police Officer of the Year Recipients

August

• 8/24/2010
  • State Sheriffs’ Association to offer Operation SAFE CHILD program at New York State Fair
• 8/19/2010
  • DAs urged to require DNA sample in every plea bargain
• 8/12/2010
  • Governor Paterson Announces New Provision of Leandra's Law to Take Effect
  • Child Passenger Protection Act (Leandra’s Law) arrests in New York State
  • State of New York presents two awards at NYS Probation Officers Association conference held in Albany
• 8/10/2010
  • Intimate partner homicides declined slightly in New York State in 2009

July

• 7/21/2010
  • Governor Paterson Announces Operation Impact Grants for Upstate New York and Long Island
• 7/20/2010
• Child Passenger Protection Act/Ignition Interlock Provision Fact Sheet
• 7/18/2010

• New York State honors probation, parole and community corrections professionals
• 7/16/2010
  • Commission of Correction Criticizes “Winter Social Dance” at Secure Youth Facility
• 7/12/2010
  • Governor Paterson appoints director of new state Office of Victim Services

June

• 6/9/2010
  • Verizon Launches Domestic Violence Entrepreneurship Program in New York State

May

• 5/24/2010
  • DCJS honored for Crime Analysis Center initiative
• 5/20/2010
  • DCJS Launches Podcast Library - Criminal justice programs available for download
• 5/19/2010
  • State Accuses Erie County Sheriff, Staff of “Gross Negligence and Incompetence” - Report says officials’ violation of security rules allowed inmate to escape
  • NYS Law Enforcement Agencies Adopt Best Practice Guidelines for Identification Procedures
• 5/11/2010
  • New York State Police Officers' Memorial Fact Sheet
• 5/5/2010
  • Center for Employment Opportunities opens new Albany facility - provides employment services to county residents returning home from prison
• 5/4/2010
  • Crime down dramatically in New York State - Study of 10 year trend shows double-digit drop in crime

April

• 4/19/2010
  • Governor Paterson Proposes Legislation to Strengthen Sex Offender Laws
  • Albany non-profit enhances services to crime victims
• 4/5/2010
  • DCJS Touts Criminal Justice Accomplishments: Acting Commissioner Byrne cites “extraordinary progress” despite cutbacks
• 4/1/2010
  • Buffalo Sabres partner with New York State Crime Victims Board to raise awareness of victims’ assistance, advocacy and compensation program
  • Officials announce juvenile re-entry initiative in Rochester

March

• 3/22/2010
  • EmpireStat: Tracking Sex Offenders, Gun Crimes
  • New York State Crime Victims Board partners with American Red Cross to sponsor blood drives next month in Albany, Buffalo and Rochester
• 3/15/2010
  • Sex offender relocation notification system now available

February

• 2/11/2010
  • Whitehall Junior-Senior High School students join with local, state domestic violence prevention officials to call attention to teen dating abuse, importance of healthy relationships
• 2/5/2010
  • Center for Employment Opportunities opens new Buffalo facility, Provides employment services to Erie county residents returning home from prison

January

• 1/22/2010
  • Albany Starfish Swim Club promotes fitness, safety, charity
  • Law enforcement agencies in 29 counties share nearly $1 million to fight crime