Niskayuna, New York | Police Funding Database | LDF

Niskayuna at a glance

Population by race and Hispanic origin

Key	Awarding Agency	Amount in Dollars
	White, not Hispanic or Latino	15,664
	Black or African American	693
	American Indian and Alaska native	52
	Asian	2,220
	Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0
	Two or More Races	1,049
	Hispanic or Latino	993

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Full-time law enforcement staff, Niskayuna Town Police Department

30 Officers
3 Civilian staff

Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents

1.26 Niskayuna
1.9 National average, cities with 10,000 to 24,999 population
2.2 National average

These figures reflect the Niskayuna Town Police Department only, and do not include state or other police agencies that may be present in this location.

Federal grant funding for Niskayuna

Data was last updated April 2, 2023

We identified over $33.4K in federal grant funding, FY 2014-2024

Grant funding over time

Grant funding by federal department

Key	Awarding Agency	Amount in Dollars
	Department of Justice	$33,420

Recent grants

USA spending grants for: Niskayuna
Amount	Start and end dates	Recipient and description	Awarding agency	CFDA program	Type
$33,420.00	10/1/2020 9/30/2023	NISKAYUNA, TOWN OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS MICRO-GRANT PROGRAM IS TO FUND THE PURCHASE OR LEASE OF BODY-WORN CAMERAS (BWCS) THAT ARE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF COMPREHENSIVE BWC PROGRAMS. LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND WORLDWIDE ARE USING BODY-WORN CAMERAS AS A PROMISING TOOL TO IMPROVE LAW ENFORCEMENT INTER…	Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs	16.835 Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation	Sub

Military equipment transfers

We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.

Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements

Data last updated January 25, 2022

Settlements

We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $192,500.00 in monetary compensation to victims.

Settlements
Year	Description	Outcome
2020	Erick Rosenberg alleged in a lawsuit that Niskayuna police officers used excessive force during a 2016 arrest. His claim was settled for $192,500. As a result of the police encounter, Rosenberg had his arm broken by Niskayuna officers. He now has impaired use of the arm and in his hand. Source "Niskayuna settles lawsuit over excessive force allegations", ABC News 10, November 30, 2020	Compensation $192,500.00