# N.Y. EXC Law § 709-A: Office of counterterrorism

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AEXC_A26_S709-A

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. EXC Law § 709-A
- **Heading:** Office of counterterrorism
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act EXC / Article 26 / Section 709-A

## Text

§ 709-a. Office of counterterrorism. The office of counterterrorism\nshall develop and analyze the state's policies, protocols and strategies\nrelating to the prevention and detection of terrorist acts and terrorist\nthreats. The office shall also be responsible for coordinating\nstrategies, protocols and first responder equipment needs to detect a\nbiological, chemical or radiological terrorist act or threat; working\nwith private entities and local, state and federal agencies to conduct\nassessments of the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to terrorist\nattack; and consulting with appropriate state and local governments and\nprivate entities to facilitate and foster cooperation to better prepare\nthe state to prevent and detect threats and acts of terrorism.\n

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