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Sentencing Commission Calls for Drug Law Reform

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:51:08 -0500

Note: 4 p.m. TODAY (Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009): Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise E. O'Donnell will brief the media via conference call on recommendations of the New York State Commission on Sentencing Reform. Call 1-888-282-0366 to participat...

Nassau County Crime Press Conference Thursday Postponed

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:30:08 -0400

The press conference scheduled for tomorrow, July 17, on Nassau County crime has been postponed. You will be alerted when the event is rescheduled.

Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Earns Accreditation

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:11:12 -0400

The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office has joined a select group of police agencies statewide to receive accreditation from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Commissioner Denise E. O’Donnell announced.

Crime Victims Board Provides More than $28 Million to Assist Crime Victims and Their Families in 2006-07

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:36:18 -0500

The New York State Crime Victims Board provided more than $28 million in assistance – including payment of medical and funeral expenses and compensation for lost wages – to crime victims and their families during the state’s 2006...

State Unveils Educational Presentation on Violent Video Games for Parents and Educators

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:30:57 -0500

As part of Governor Eliot Spitzer’s agenda to improve the lives of New York’s children, the New York State Division of Criminal Justices Services (DCJS) unveiled a presentation today titled “Video Games and Children: Virtual Play...

Officials Unveil “Coaching Boys Into Men” Domestic Violence Awareness Campaign

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:09:31 -0400

For the first time ever, New York State will launch a year-long, multi-media campaign designed to engage men as partners in the fight against domestic violence.

Sentencing Commission Calls for Reform

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:21:04 -0400

The New York State Commission on Sentencing Reform today outlined several major preliminary recommendations to improve the state’s current sentencing structure, calling for a more simplified and streamlined system focused on public safety, c...

New State Law Increases Emergency Awards for Crime Victims

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:00:28 -0400

Crime victims and their families in New York State are now eligible for up to $2,500 in emergency assistance, which can be used to cover a variety of costs incurred in the wake of a crime, including medical expenses, lost earnings or funeral expen...

Crime-Fighting Initiative Expanded

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:00:25 -0400

Commissioner Denise E. O’Donnell of the state Division of Criminal Justice Services joined local law enforcement leaders today in Buffalo to announce a comprehensive, aggressive crime-fighting strategy in Western New York, bolstered by a 28....

NYS Probation Officers Association Conference

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:19:42 -0400

State Director of Probation and Correctional Alternatives Presents 2007 Probation Officer of the Year Awards at NYS Probation Officers Association Conference

Police Officers Honored Posthumously for Exceptional Valor

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:52:09 -0400

Two police officers killed in the line of duty last year – New Hartford Police Officer Joseph D. Corr and New York State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr – have been posthumously honored with the 2006 Governor’s Police Officer of the Year...

Domestic Violence Ads Win Prestigious Award

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:03:14 -0400

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) television advertisements aimed at combating teen violence have won a coveted Telly Award. The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials ...

Crime-Fighting Initiative Expanded

Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:01:33 -0400

Governor Eliot Spitzer and Commissioner Denise E. O’Donnell of the Division of Criminal Justice Services today announced an increase of about 14 percent in funding for Operation IMPACT, a highly successful crime-fighting initiative targeting...

Gov. Eliot Spitzer recognizes Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:55:03 -0400

July 15-21st 2007 has been officially designated by Governor Eliot Spitzer as Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week, a time for New York State to recognize the professionalism of probation officers, parole officers, and other community ...

Expand DNA Databank

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:34:24 -0400

The Legislature’s failure to come to terms on a bill that would expand the DNA Databank needlessly puts New Yorkers at risk and delays vindication for wrongly accused and convicted suspects.

Governor Spitzer Nominates Tina Marie Stanford for Chair of Crime Victims Board

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:56:47 -0400

Governor Eliot Spitzer has nominated veteran prosecutor Tina Marie Stanford of Buffalo to serve as chairwoman of the New York State Crime Victims Board. Ms. Stanford's nomination is pending before the Senate.

Law Enforcement Officials Complete Advanced Education Program

Mon, 21 May 2007 13:20:47 -0400

Thirteen law enforcement officials who spent the last nine months studying a variety of criminal justice and management topics graduated Saturday from the New York State Law Enforcement Executive Institute (LEEI).

DCJS: Missing Child Reports On The Rise

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:54:33 -0400

Every county in New York State reported at least one missing child last year -- except for Hamilton County -- and 27 counties recorded an increase in missing children reports from 2005, according to a new report issued by the Division of Criminal ...

DCJS: Missing Child Reports On The Rise

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:54:33 -0400

Families Remember Their Missing Loved Ones

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:27:50 -0400

Families and friends of missing persons will band together Sunday at the state Cultural and Education Center Museum to reflect on and remember the 4,000 missing New Yorkers and 90,000 missing persons throughout the country.