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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is a multi-function support agency with extensive responsibilities to support New York’s criminal justice system. Since its establishment in 1972, DCJS has enhanced public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision making and improve the quality of the criminal justice system. The agency:
• trains law enforcement and criminal justice professionals;
• collects and analyzes statewide crime data;
• performs research, analysis, and technical assistance for criminal justice stakeholders;
• maintains criminal history information and fingerprint files;
• manages state and federal criminal justice funds;
• oversees and supports probation departments and community correction programs;
• administers the state’s sex offender registry, missing persons clearinghouse, and DNA databank;
• maintains breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment; and
• administers and supports several commissions and councils.
• trains law enforcement and criminal justice professionals;
• collects and analyzes statewide crime data;
• performs research, analysis, and technical assistance for criminal justice stakeholders;
• maintains criminal history information and fingerprint files;
• manages state and federal criminal justice funds;
• oversees and supports probation departments and community correction programs;
• administers the state’s sex offender registry, missing persons clearinghouse, and DNA databank;
• maintains breathalyzer and speed enforcement equipment; and
• administers and supports several commissions and councils.
Purpose
Enhance public safety and improve the criminal justice system.
Vision
With a fair and knowledge-driven criminal justice system, New York will become the national leader in effective criminal justice policy.
Mission
The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services enhances public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision making and improve the quality of the criminal justice system.
Values
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- The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services’ core values are: Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, and Innovation. We are committed to building and strengthening a diverse workforce and culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging, where every individual is valued, mutually respected, empowered, supported, and can perform their best.
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