The 2026–2027 LETECH Grant Is Now Open
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has opened the 2026–2027 Law Enforcement Technology (LETech) grant, making approximately $75 million available to municipal law enforcement agencies outside of New York City. With applications due September 2, 2026, now is the time to prepare.
Finding funding is only half the challenge—knowing which program fits your agency and how to submit a competitive proposal is what makes the difference.
Join funding experts and law enforcement leaders for a practical webinar on two of New York's key funding opportunities: LETECH and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Learn how the programs differ, what they fund, and the strategies that can strengthen your application.
Hear directly from Chief Patrick J. Garey of the Endicott Police Department as he shares how his agency successfully secured LETECH funding to deploy ShotSpotter, along with practical lessons you can apply to your own grant efforts.
You'll Learn
- Which funding program best aligns with your agency's priorities.
- What makes a strong, competitive grant proposal.
- How to use data, measurable outcomes, and implementation planning to strengthen your application.
- Lessons learned from a successful LETECH-funded technology deployment.
- Steps your agency can take now to prepare for upcoming funding opportunities.
Who Should Attend
Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Command Staff, Grant Writers, Crime Analysts, Public Safety Technology Leaders, Municipal Administrators, Finance and Budget Officials, and anyone responsible for identifying or securing funding for public safety technology.
Expert Speakers
Chief Patrick J. Garey, Chief of Police, Endicott Police Department
Chief Patrick J. Garey leads the Endicott Police Department in Endicott, New York. During the webinar, he will share the department’s experience applying for and receiving LETECH funding to support its ShotSpotter deployment, including lessons other agencies can apply when pursuing technology funding.
Amanda Wood, Senior Federal Advocacy Director, Becker & Poliakoff
Amanda Wood assists municipal, corporate and nonprofit clients with federal funding and policy priorities. Drawing on her experience as a senior legislative staff member on Capitol Hill, she represents clients on matters involving law enforcement, homeland security, transportation, economic development, natural resources and social services.
Jack Pontious, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, SoundThinking
Jack Pontious brings more than 25 years of experience in public safety sales, sales management, channel development and new business development. He currently leads SoundThinking’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regional sales team and works with public safety agencies to identify technologies that support their operational and community safety priorities.