2026-2027 Law Enforcement Technology (LETech)

The Law Enforcement Technology program is administered by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, a state agency responsible for supporting and improving the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. The agency provides resources, manages statewide data systems, and administers funding programs intended to reduce crime, improve public safety, and strengthen community trust. This funding opportunity is designed to support municipal law enforcement agencies across New York State, specifically those located outside New York City, by providing capital resources for technology and equipment investments. The primary purpose of this program is to enhance the technological capabilities of law enforcement agencies in order to prevent, investigate, and solve crimes, particularly violent offenses involving firearms and other high priority public safety concerns. The program emphasizes the integration of technology into broader policing strategies, including community engagement, interagency collaboration, and data driven decision making. Eligible expenditures include a wide range of equipment and systems such as license plate readers, surveillance cameras, unmanned aerial vehicles, gunshot detection systems, evidence management systems, and patrol related technologies. The program explicitly excludes certain items such as vehicles, firearms, tasers, and ongoing operational costs, reinforcing its focus on one time capital investments. Funding is provided through reimbursement based contracts, with an anticipated total program allocation of up to seventy five million dollars and approximately five hundred awards expected. Individual award amounts are determined based on agency size, measured by the number of sworn officers, and categorized into funding bands with defined maximum request limits. The grant is intended as a one time funding opportunity, and recipients are required to plan for sustainability of the equipment and associated costs beyond the grant period. Indirect costs are not allowable, and all funded activities must be completed within a twenty four month contract term beginning January 1, 2027. Eligibility is limited to local municipal police departments and county sheriff offices in New York State, excluding New York City, that employ sworn officers with police powers. This includes city, town, village, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Applicants must comply with specific legal and policy requirements, including restrictions related to civil immigration enforcement and adherence to procurement standards. Agencies must also demonstrate that requested funds will supplement rather than replace existing funding sources, and that all procurement processes meet state and local regulatory requirements. Applications must be submitted electronically through the DCJS Grants Management System by the stated deadline. The submission requires completion of program narrative questions, a detailed budget with justification, and required attachments including attestations and compliance forms. The application includes sections such as statement of need, project plan, implementation strategy, and budget detail, all of which are scored during a multi tier evaluation process. Initial screening assesses eligibility and completeness, followed by a scored review of up to one hundred points, and a final executive level review that considers strategic priorities and overall value. The application timeline includes a release date in early July, a question submission deadline at the end of July, and a final application deadline in early September. Award notifications are expected by the end of September, with contracts beginning at the start of the following calendar year. Successful applicants must comply with ongoing reporting requirements, including annual progress reports and quarterly fiscal reports. The program does not explicitly state recurring availability, but prior cycles suggest periodic reissuance, and applicants should monitor future announcements for subsequent funding opportunities.

Ensure alignment between proposed technology and demonstrated public safety needs provide detailed budget justification and complete all required attachments to avoid disqualification