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 2022 Executive Budget recommends $324 million (All Funds) for the Division of Criminal Justice Services ($85.4 million in State Operations and $238.6 million in Local Assistance), representing a decrease of $39.9 million from the FY 2021 budget. This decrease is largely attributed to the elimination of non-recurring legislative adds and Capital grant funding, offset by a $1.1 million increase in State Operations for the expansion of the law enforcement accreditation program. The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 403 FTEs, an increase of 7 from FY 2021 attributed to the expansion of the law enforcement accreditation program.

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 2021
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2022
Change From
FY 2021
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2022
State Operations 84,276,000 85,412,000 1,136,000 85,732,000
Aid To Localities 254,636,500 238,583,000 (16,053,500) 433,129,679
Capital Projects 25,000,000 0 (25,000,000) 25,000,000
Total 363,912,500 323,995,000 (39,917,500) 543,861,679

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2021
Estimated FTEs
03/31/21
FY 2022
Estimated FTEs
03/31/22
FTE Change
Administration
General Fund 62 62 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 312 319 7
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 20 20 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 2 2 0
Total 396 403 7

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2021
Recommended
FY 2022
Change
General Fund 38,309,000 39,445,000 1,136,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 21,451,000 21,451,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 24,516,000 24,516,000 0
Total 84,276,000 85,412,000 1,136,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2021
Recommended
FY 2022
Change
Administration
General Fund 10,305,000 10,305,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 28,004,000 29,140,000 1,136,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 21,451,000 21,451,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 24,516,000 24,516,000 0
Total 84,276,000 85,412,000 1,136,000

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2022 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 7,097,000 0 7,093,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 22,948,000 529,000 22,864,000 529,000
Total 30,045,000 529,000 29,957,000 529,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2022 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 2022 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 3,208,000 0 500,000 0
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 6,192,000 607,000 740,000 0
Total 9,400,000 607,000 1,240,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2022 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 4,648,000 607,000
Total 577,000 0 6,648,000 607,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2022 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 2022 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 45,967,000 0 9,225,000 0
Total 45,967,000 0 9,225,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2022 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies 36,742,000 0
Total 36,742,000 0

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2021
Recommended
FY 2022
Change
General Fund 147,652,500 131,599,000 (16,053,500)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 29,900,000 29,900,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 77,084,000 77,084,000 0
Total 254,636,500 238,583,000 (16,053,500)

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2021
Recommended
FY 2022
Change
Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategies
General Fund 147,652,500 131,599,000 (16,053,500)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 29,900,000 29,900,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 77,084,000 77,084,000 0
Total 254,636,500 238,583,000 (16,053,500)

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2021
Recommended
FY 2022
Change Reappropriations
FY 2022
Safety and Security Projects for at Risk Facilities
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 25,000,000 0 (25,000,000) 25,000,000
Total 25,000,000 0 (25,000,000) 25,000,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/19/2021