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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 broad responsibilities across New York’s criminal justice system. Since its establishment in 1972, DCJS has worked to enhance public safety by providing resources, data, and services that inform decision-making and strengthen criminal justice statewide. The agency trains law enforcement and criminal justice professionals; collects, analyzes, and reports statewide crime data; conducts research, analysis, and technical assistance for system stakeholders; maintains criminal history records and fingerprint files; manages state and federal criminal justice funding; oversees probation departments and community corrections programs; administers the State’s sex offender registry, Missing Persons Clearinghouse, and DNA Databank; maintains breath-testing and speed-enforcement equipment; and administers and supports several commissions and councils.
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
- Our core values.
- 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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