ALBANY – Local law enforcement will receive more than $185,000 in state funding as part of a program aimed at reducing gun-related crimes.
On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced more than $13.3 million in funding will be awarded to help law enforcement agencies combat gun violence in the 17 counties participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative (GIVE).
Now in its fourth year, GIVE provides technical assistance, training, equipment, and personnel – such as prosecutors and crime analysts –to help communities reduce violent crime.
In Chautauqua County, the Jamestown Police Department and District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department will share $185,075.
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