NY S06786

Allocates $150 million annually for 2026, 2027, and 2028 for law enforcement grants, with $112.5 million designated for hiring officers, rehiring laid-off officers, recruiting armed forces members, and non-hiring initiatives like training and crime prevention technology, and $37.5 million for equipment such as firearms, riot gear, and protective vests (excluding vehicles)

Allocates $150 million annually for 2026, 2027, and 2028 for firefighter grants, with $112.5 million for equipment purchases and $37.5 million for hiring/rehiring firefighters, training, and firefighting technology development

Law enforcement and fire agencies receiving hiring grants are eligible for up to 90% of costs but must commit to employing officers/firefighters for at least five years, including two years after the three-year grant period ends

The commissioner, attorney general, and superintendent of state police will establish eligibility criteria and application processes for law enforcement grants; the state fire administrator will do the same for firefighter grants

All grant information and applications will be made available through the New York State Grants Gateway