Criminal Justice Services, Division of

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Agency Web Site: http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The mission of the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is to enhance public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision-making and improve the quality of the criminal justice system.

DCJS is a multi-function criminal justice agency with extensive responsibilities including collection and analysis of statewide crime data; acting as the State's repository of criminal history records; administration of Federal and State funds that support local criminal justice programs; and administration of the State's Sex Offender Registry and DNA Databank. DCJS also measures progress towards the goal of crime reduction, and tracks the effectiveness of both agency and system-wide criminal justice strategies designed to enhance public safety.

Organization and Staffing

The Division of Criminal Justice Services is located in Albany and is headed by a Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation.

A multi-function support agency, DCJS has 12 offices: Administration; Criminal Justice Records; Forensic Services; Internal Audit and Compliance; Justice Research and Performance; Youth Justice; Legal Services; Probation and Correctional Alternatives; Program Development and Funding; Public Safety; Sex Offender Management; and the State Identification Bureau.

The agency's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: law enforcement training; collection and analysis of statewide crime data; maintenance of criminal history information and fingerprint files; administrative oversight of the state's DNA Databank, in partnership with the New York State Police; funding and oversight of probation and community correction programs; administration of Federal and State criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the State; and administration of the State's Sex Offender Registry. DCJS also measures the performance of its criminal justice initiatives to ensure that the investments in programs are both cost-efficient and effective in meeting their goals.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2025 Executive Budget recommends $787.85 million (All Funds) for the Division of Criminal Justice Services ($93.4 million in State Operations, $609.45 million in Local Assistance, and $85 million in Capital Funds). This funding includes $35.67 million to increase the prosecution of domestic violence cases among high-risk offenders, and $15 million in additional funding for District Attorneys (DA) and local law enforcement to tackle retail theft.

The Executive Budget also includes an increase of $10 million for the next round of the Securing Communities Against Hate Crimes (SCAHC) program, for a total of $35 million, and $50 million of funding for communities most impacted by gun violence.

The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 428 FTEs, an increase of 10 FTEs compared to the FY 2024 Budget.

Program Highlights

Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies

DCJS has made significant strides toward integrating the use of evidence-based practices that have been proven and can be empirically monitored for their effectiveness. As part of that work, the agency now provides comprehensive technical assistance and training to criminal justice partners. This evolution of the way DCJS does business is designed to allow the agency to: help ensure that proven practices are implemented as intended by criminal justice partners; monitor the effectiveness of key initiatives and programs; and ensure that the state supports programs that are not only effective, but a wise investment of taxpayer dollars.

DCJS provides direct training to law enforcement and other criminal justice professionals; oversees a law enforcement accreditation program; ensures breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment used by local law enforcement operate correctly; manages criminal justice grant funds; analyzes statewide crime and program data; provides research support; oversees county probation departments and alternatives to incarceration programs; and coordinates juvenile justice policy.

DCJS maintains criminal history records and fingerprint files and performs background checks for employment and licensure. The agency also administers the State’s Sex Offender Registry; the Missing Persons Clearinghouse; the State's DNA Databank in cooperation with the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center; and provides staff support to independently appointed commissions and councils, including the New York State Commission on Forensic Science, which monitors and accredits the State’s forensic laboratories.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2024
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2025
Change From
FY 2024
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2025
State Operations 90,435,000 93,405,000 2,970,000 114,188,000
Aid To Localities 630,885,500 609,450,000 (21,435,500) 860,871,702
Capital Projects 153,000,000 85,000,000 (68,000,000) 311,781,000
Total 874,320,500 787,855,000 (86,465,500) 1,286,840,702

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2024
Estimated FTEs
03/31/24
FY 2025
Estimated FTEs
03/31/25
FTE Change
Administration
General Fund 62 65 3
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 334 341 7
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 20 20 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 2 2 0
Total 418 428 10

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
General Fund 44,076,000 46,752,000 2,676,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 21,516,000 21,796,000 280,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 24,843,000 24,857,000 14,000
Total 90,435,000 93,405,000 2,970,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
Administration
General Fund 11,840,000 12,581,000 741,000
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 32,236,000 34,171,000 1,935,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 21,516,000 21,796,000 280,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 24,843,000 24,857,000 14,000
Total 90,435,000 93,405,000 2,970,000

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 9,373,000 741,000 9,369,000 741,000
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 25,779,000 1,935,000 25,695,000 1,935,000
Total 35,152,000 2,676,000 35,064,000 2,676,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)
Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 0 0 4,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 15,000 0 69,000 0
Total 15,000 0 73,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 3,208,000 0 500,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 8,392,000 0 740,000 0
Total 11,600,000 0 1,240,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 77,000 0 2,000,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 500,000 0 6,848,000 0
Total 577,000 0 8,848,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Administration 631,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 304,000 0
Total 935,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 46,653,000 294,000 9,451,000 172,000
Total 46,653,000 294,000 9,451,000 172,000
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 37,202,000 122,000
Total 37,202,000 122,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
General Fund 523,901,500 542,554,000 18,652,500
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 29,900,000 30,800,000 900,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 77,084,000 36,096,000 (40,988,000)
Total 630,885,500 609,450,000 (21,435,500)

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 523,901,500 542,554,000 18,652,500
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 29,900,000 30,800,000 900,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 77,084,000 36,096,000 (40,988,000)
Total 630,885,500 609,450,000 (21,435,500)

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change Reappropriations
FY 2025
Safety and Security Projects for at Risk Facilities
Capital Projects Fund 100,000,000 0 (100,000,000) 159,683,000
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 53,000,000 85,000,000 32,000,000 152,098,000
Total 153,000,000 85,000,000 (68,000,000) 311,781,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/16/2024