Betty Little's posts related to Crime

AMBER Alert: America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response

Posted by Betty Little on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

The Amber Alert Plan is a voluntary partnership between TV and radio stations and law enforcement agencies to broadcast an urgent bulletin in child abduction cases. Statistics show that a quick response is of the essence and one of the most crucial factors in finding a missing child.

You may have seen an Amber Alert on TV or heard one on the radio, but I wanted you to know that updates are also available via email and cell phone. To register to receive updates please visit: http://amber.ny.gov/.

Senate OKs Bill For Removal of Disruptive Campground Guests

Posted by Betty Little on Monday, January 30th, 2012

The State Senate today approved legislation that would aid campgrounds wanting to remove disruptive guests.

Senator Little votes to expand DNA databank to protect New Yorkers

Posted by Betty Little on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

Senator Betty Little today voted in favor of legislation that would dramatically improve the effectiveness of New York’s criminal justice system by requiring individuals convicted of all crimes, felonies and misdemeanors, submit a DNA sample for the state’s databank. Current law requires DNA be collected from criminals convicted under about half of New York’s penal laws.