Era of Defunding Police Is Over: New York Governor Hochul

Governor Kathy Hochul announces expansion of the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center and highlights the State of the State proposals to increase funding for local law enforcement agencies in Albany, N.Y. on Jan. 24, 2023. Darren McGee/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

New York’s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the “defund the police” movement officially dead on Jan. 24 while touting an increase in funding for local law enforcement agencies.

Speaking at a press conference at the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center (CRCAC) in Albany, Hochul noted: “We’re not defunding police; we are really ramping up funding for police. So, all that era is over.”