TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION DOMINANCE
- A Self-Reliant, Technology-Driven Office: Continue leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of the office's operations.
- A Digital Discovery Platform: Develop a cutting-edge digital discovery platform that streamlines the transfer of information from police to prosecutors, utilizing AI to expedite case preparation and analysis.
- A Robust Digital Forensics Unit: Continue expanding the Digital Forensics Unit, the only one of its kind in an upstate District Attorney's office, to provide comprehensive digital forensic support to local police agencies.
TARGETING PRIORITY CRIMES
- A Focus on High-Impact Crimes: Prioritize the prosecution of crimes that pose the greatest threat to community safety, specifically targeting drug offenses (especially those involving fentanyl), illegal firearms, and drunk driving.
- Dismantling Criminal Organizations: Employ a top-down approach to dismantle criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking, gun violence, and other serious offenses.
- Enhanced Targeting Strategies: Develop and implement advanced targeting strategies to identify and apprehend individuals involved in priority crimes.
COMBATING FRAUD & WHITE-COLLAR CRIME
- Protect Residents from Fraud: Dedicate resources to combat fraud and white-collar crime that directly impacts residents, including financial fraud, public corruption, and residential contractor fraud.
- Regulate Unscrupulous Contractors: Strengthen regulations and enforcement efforts to protect homeowners from unscrupulous contractors.
TRAINING & EDUCATING LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Advanced Training for Municipal Police: Continue providing comprehensive training and education to municipal police agencies in areas such as:
- DWI enforcement
- Police supervision
- Arson investigation
- Advanced white-collar crime investigations
- Wage theft and prevailing wage investigations
- Advanced Training for Municipal Police: Continue providing comprehensive training and education to municipal police agencies in areas such as:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH
- Strengthen Community Partnerships: Foster deeper engagement with community organizations and nonprofits to address local concerns and build trust.
- Expand Community Presence: Increase community outreach efforts, building upon the over 500 community appearances made last year, to promote anti-crime messages, educate residents, and foster positive relationships.
