I spent four billion dollars of money to support our men and women in blue.
OverstatedKathy Hochul, at New York Governor General Election Debate (Spectrum News)
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Why we checked itSpecific dollar figure claimed for law enforcement spending — verifiable against state budget records.
What we foundHochul has invested approximately $4 billion in broad public safety initiatives, but the figure encompasses much more than direct law enforcement support and is characterized by her own administration as 'nearly' $4 billion, not a full $4 billion.