ยง 709-a. Office of counterterrorism. The office of counterterrorism
shall develop and analyze the state's policies, protocols and strategies
relating to the prevention and detection of terrorist acts and terrorist
threats. The office shall also be responsible for coordinating
strategies, protocols and first responder equipment needs to detect a
biological, chemical or radiological terrorist act or threat; working
with private entities and local, state and federal agencies to conduct
assessments of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to terrorist
attack; and consulting with appropriate state and local governments and
private entities to facilitate and foster cooperation to better prepare
the state to prevent and detect threats and acts of terrorism.
Structure New York Laws
Article 26 - Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
709 - Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services; Creation; Powers and Duties.
709-A - Office of Counterterrorism.
711-A - Analyze and Report on the Feasibility of Implementing Tornado Warning Systems.
711-B - Review of Water Supplier Vulnerability Analysis Assessments.
713 - Protection of Critical Infrastructure Including Energy Generating and Transmission Facilities.
714 - Protection of Critical Infrastructure; Storage Facilities for Hazardous Substances.
717 - Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications.
717-A - Direct Dialing to Public Service Answering Points.