The new Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns of New York is taking a data-driven approach to reduce gun violence by investing in tools that will help stop the flow of illegal firearms and enable multiple states to share tracking data.
Keeping in mind the increasing number of gun-related incidents, Governor Kathy Hochul stressed the need for data collaborations. According to existing data, the state's Police Criminal Gun Clearinghouse recovered 1,074 illegal guns last year. In New York City, 4,473 illegal guns were traced from out-of-state sources, with most of them coming from South California, Florida, and Georgia.
Governor's proposed 2023 budget includes funding for enhanced analytical prowess of the State Police to help local law enforcement with criminal investigations and anti-gun tracking. A $215,000 increase will be given to the gun crime tracing team, and the Department of Criminal Justice Services Crime Analysis Center network will receive $13 million funding towards purchasing a dedicated crime gun and ballistic tracing equipment for each center.
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