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- Aug 15, 2022
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As used in this Part, the following terms shall mean and include:
Criminal gun clearinghouse means a central repository of information on all guns seized, forfeited, found or otherwise coming into the possession of any State or local law enforcement agency which are believed to have been used in the commission of a crime. It shall include a computer database as well as forensic and investigative assistance.
The New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN) is the computerized system administered by the Division of State Police as authorized by the New York State Executive Law, sections 217, 218, 219 and 220. NYSPIN includes the equipment, facilities, procedures, agreements, and organizations thereof for the collection, processing, preservation, or dissemination of criminal justice information.
The New York State Police Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory consists of the Forensic Investigation Center, Building #30, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12226-0030; Mid Hudson Regional Crime Laboratory, Stewart Airport, Box 6065, Newburgh, NY 12550; Southern Tier Regional Crime Laboratory, Park Street, P.O. Box 213, Port Crane, NY 13833; and Western Regional Crime Laboratory, 722 Homer Street, Olean, NY 14760.