Homeland Security and Emergency Services Division Commissioner Jackie Bray said, “Homegrown terrorism fueled by white supremacy and bigotry is the number one terrorist threat we face today. Our team at the Office of Counterterrorism is working around the clock to ensure that counties across New York have all the they need to meet the challenge before us.Thank you Governor Hochul’s leadership, together we are working with our partners to make New York a safer place for everyone.”
The recent increase in domestic terrorist attacks represents one of the most pressing threats to public safety across the United States. In the past decade, domestic terrorist attacks and plots have tripled nationally. In 2021, there were 73 terrorist attacks and plots discovered in the United States, including 38 white supremacist and similar terrorist attacks and plots.
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