NYS Makes $18.2 Million Investment in GIVE Initiative

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Houchl announced that $18.2 million in funding will support law enforcement agencies participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, making this the largest state investment in the program since it was created in 2014.

Governor Hochul stated: “Over the past few weeks, we have seen gun violence cause unimaginable pain, suffering, and loss for individuals, neighborhoods, and our entire nation. In honor of Gun Violence Awareness Month, we must double down on our commitment to stop the senseless and tragic killing of our friends, loved ones, and neighbors. That is why I am proud to have worked closely with the Legislature, which passed historic and comprehensive legislation yesterday to create even tougher gun laws and end the gun violence epidemic — bills that I look forward to signing in the coming days. While we have made progress, I will continue to work with lawmakers to act decisively and invest in programs like GIVE that will make our communities safer for everyone.”

Source: 13 Wham