NY S07730

Allocates $150 million annually for three years (2024-2026) to law enforcement agencies for hiring new or rehired police officers, hiring armed forces members as officers, training in crime prevention and community policing, and technology development supporting crime prevention.

Provides law enforcement agencies up to 90 percent of hiring and non-hiring initiative costs, contingent on committing to employ officers for at least five years plus two additional years after grant funding expires.

Allocates $37.5 million annually (2024-2026) to law enforcement agencies for equipment purchases including firearms, riot gear, and protective vests, but excludes police cruisers and other vehicles.

Allocates $150 million annually for three years (2024-2026) to fire departments, with $112.5 million for equipment and $37.5 million for hiring new or rehired firefighters, fire prevention training, and firefighting technology development.

Requires fire departments to commit to employing hired firefighters for at least five years plus two additional years after grant funding expires, with eligible departments receiving up to 90 percent of associated costs.