NY Gov. Hochul bolsters FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force staffing over 'rise in hate crimes,' harassment
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New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul says $2.5 million deployment will ensure that the "State Police has a presence in all JTTF investigative groups and areas."
"I immediately deployed the New York State Police on October 7 to protect at-risk communities and we have continued our laser focus on public safety since then," the statement quoted Hochul as saying. "Surging resources to the Joint Terrorism Task Force is a critical step to ensure New Yorkers are protected from domestic and international threats." Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
Hochul’s office says the deployment will allow State Police to work as a "force-multiplier for the JTTF, ensuring that all cases with New York State ties are thoroughly examined and investigated.