Rochester, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul and other local leaders gathered Friday to announce that New York state is investing $24 million to modernize law enforcement technology across Monroe County’s police departments and sheriff’s office.
Approximately $127 million is being distributed statewide, aiming to help law enforcement enhance officer safety and protect their communities.
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Monroe County has reported an 18% decrease in overall crime in 2025, a 68% decrease in motor vehicle thefts, and a 57% decrease in shooting incidents with injury.
Hochul also highlighted the Monroe Crime Analysis Center, which handled more than 28,000 requests for service last year, allowing police agencies to more effectively solve, reduce, and prevent crime.
“There are real lives, more people living normal, untouched by the specter of crime,” said Hochul. “That’s how you fight crime. You fund the police at record levels, you equip them with the best technology, you improve coordination between agencies, you engage young people before they head down the wrong path, and you change laws to make them rooted in common sense.”
CLICK HERE to view the Rochester Police Department’s crime mapping system.