NYS 100 Most Wanted Fugitives

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In an effort to bring the most dangerous fugitives in New York State to justice, the governor has enlisted the help of all New Yorkers. Now, every New Yorker will be able to assist law enforcement officials and anonymously offer information about the fugitives listed by calling New York's 100 Most Wanted tips line (800) 262-4321.

This program was created to help create a coordinated strategy to apprehend the most dangerous fugitives through enhanced teamwork among existing federal, state and local fugitive apprehension efforts. The focal point of the strategy is a web site and tips line, which has already been successful in drawing the attention of local law enforcement and the general public to these 100 fugitives, who combined have committed more than 600 crimes.

To assist New York with this public-involvement initiative, "America's Most Wanted" host, John Walsh, has agreed to include New York's 100 Most Wanted in his program and participate in an advertising campaign to help raise awareness about the initiative.

"I applaud the governor's aggressive and necessary crime fighting initiatives. Taking more dangerous predators off the streets will benefit all Americans, not just New Yorkers. Our program, including www.amw.com, will work closely with the Governor's task force to assist in any way possible."

- John Walsh, Host of America's Most Wanted

To coordinate the law enforcement effort, the governor has created Project SAF-T (Statewide Anti-Fugitive Teams). Project SAF-T is coordinated by the New York State Police, U.S. Marshals Service and New York City Police Department, and includes officers from the New York State Division of Parole, local police and county Sheriffs' offices. The SAF-T teams operate in four districts throughout the State- Eastern (Long Island), Southern (New York City metropolitan area), Northern (Capital District and Central New York) and Western (Buffalo metropolitan area and Rochester area). To assist with these efforts, the governor has also committed the participation of the 32 officers of the New York State Police Violent Felony Warrant Squad.