Assists state and local jurisdictions in the monitoring and analysis of gang-related activity and offers strategies for anti-gang programs.

collects and analyzes statewide crime data operates DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files administers federal and state criminal justice funds supports criminal justice-related agencies in the state operates the state's Sex Offender Registry, allowing anyone to check on an offender's status, at http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/SomsSUBDirectory/search_index.jsp