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*'''Troop A''' - Counties: ''Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming''
*'''Troop A''' - Counties: ''Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming''
*'''Troop B''' - Counties: ''Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and St. Lawrence''
*'''Troop B''' - Counties: ''Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and St. Lawrence''
*'''Troop C''' - Counties: ''Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins''
*'''Troop C''' - Counties: ''Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins, kyle tompkins
*'''Troop D''' - Counties: ''Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego''
*'''Troop D''' - Counties: ''Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego''
*'''Troop E''' - Counties: ''Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates''
*'''Troop E''' - Counties: ''Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates''
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A patrol car number will contain the Troop and Zone or group prefix: for example, car 1A30 would be a patrol car in Zone 1 of Troop A. Prefix numbers 1 through 4 are used for geographic patrol zones, while 5 is used by BCI Investigators, 6 by Portables, 7 by other local agencies dispatched by NYSP, 8 by special state units (e.g. State Park Police), and 9 by dispatchers. Cars not carrying prefixes, for instance K55, are Troop Headquarters cars. The New York State Police also use a standard number-blocking system to identify the type of unit carrying a particular number:
A patrol car number will contain the Troop and Zone or group prefix: for example, car 1A30 would be a patrol car in Zone 1 of Troop A. Prefix numbers 1 through 4 are used for geographic patrol zones, while 5 is used by BCI Investigators, 6 by Portables, 7 by other local agencies dispatched by NYSP, 8 by special state units (e.g. State Park Police), and 9 by dispatchers. Cars not carrying prefixes, for instance K55, are Troop Headquarters cars. The New York State Police also use a standard number-blocking system to identify the type of unit carrying a particular number:


'''ADMINISTRATIVE'''
'''ADMINISTRATIVE'''yea buddy*[http://www.nytrooper.com/ NYSP Recruitment Center Website]
*L1 - Major
*L2-L4 - Captains
*L5 - Bureau of Criminal Investigation Captain
*L10-L49 - Troop Administration - Marked cars
*L50-L69 - Troop Administration - Unmarked cars
*L70-L89 - Miscellaneous Administration
*L90-L99 - Troop Communications
*L101-L109 - Traffic Incident Management Team
'''UNIFORMED TROOPERS'''
*1L1 - Lieutenant
*1L10-1L49 - Marked Cars
*1L50-1L79 - Unmarked Cars
*1L80-1L89 - Miscellaneous Units
'''BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (BCI)'''
*L5 - BCI Captain
*5L1 - BCI Lieutenant
*51L5-5L24 - BCI Senior Investigators
*51L25-5L199 - BCI Investigators
'''PORTABLES'''
*6L1-6L99 - Administrative Portables
*6L100-6L499 - Trooper Portables
*6L500-6L599 - BCI Portables
'''SPECIAL UNITS'''
*Henry (H) - State P.D. Headquarters Division
*John (J) - State P.D. Narcotics Units
*Mary (M) - State P.D. Major Crimes Units
*Nora (N) - State Environmental Conservation P.D.
*Paul (P) - Department of Corrections
*Robert (R) - State P.D. Communications Division
*Sam (S) - State P.D. Special Investigations Units
*Victor (V) - State P.D. Violent Felony Warrant Squad
*X-Ray (X) - State P.D. Governor's Protection Unit
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Notjobcareerpaphletpicture.jpg|thumb|left|125px|
"Not just a job... but a Career".<br>
NYS Troopers holding Stetsons in photo from recruitment brochure.<br>]] -->

==Demographics<ref>[http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/lemas00.pdf Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics, 2000: Data for Individual State and Local Agencies with 100 or More Officers]</ref>==
*Male: 97%
*Female:3%

*White: 91%
*African-American/Black: 8%
*Hispanic: 1%

==Uniforms==
Trooper uniforms are made of grey wool, with the exception of the [[Gore-Tex]] jacket. Prior to 1958, uniforms (shirts, jackets and britches) were not grey, but made of equal parts white fiber and black fiber to symbolize the impartiality of justice. Like a [[Flag of the United States|U.S. Flag]], trooper uniforms are burned when no longer serviceable. The black stripe down the leg of the trouser is worn in remembrance of fallen comrades. The purple color of the tie and hat band represents an elite unit, and is similar to those worn by the [[Praetorian Guard]].<ref>[http://people.zeelandnet.nl/tberry/uniforms/nysp.jpg NYSP Uniform]</ref> Troopers wear a tan felt stetson hat with a leather security strap and purple band around it.


;Rank insignia
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" style="border-collapse:collapse;" class="wikitable"
!Title
!Insignia
|-
| [[Superintendent (police)|Superintendent]]
| [[Image:US-O8 insignia.svg|center|80px]]
|-
| First Deputy Superintendent
| [[Image:US-O7 insignia.svg|center|44px]]
|-
| Deputy Superintendent/Colonel
| [[Image:US-O6 insignia.svg|center|50px]]
|-
| Assistant Deputy Superintendent/Lieutenant Colonel
| [[Image:US-O5 insignia.svg|center|40px]]
|-
| Staff Inspector
| [[File:Blank - Spacer.png|center|50px]]
|-
| [[Major]]
| [[Image:US-O4 insignia.svg|center|40px]]
|-
| [[Police captain|Captain]]
| [[Image:US-O3 insignia.svg|center|40px]]
|-
| [[Lieutenant]]
| [[Image:US-O2_insignia.svg|center|15px]]
|-
| Technical Lieutenant
| [[Image:US-OF1B.svg|center|15px]]
|-
| Chief Technical Sergeant
| [[File:NYSP Chief Technical Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| Staff Sergeant
| [[File:NYSP Staff Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| First Sergeant
| [[File:NYSP First Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| Senior Investigator (plainclothes)
| [[File:Blank - Spacer.png|center|50px]]
|-
| Zone Sergeant
| [[File:NYSP Zone Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| Sergeant Station Commander
| [[File:NYSP Sergeant Station Commander Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| Technical Sergeant
| [[File:NYSP Technical Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| [[Sergeant]]
| [[File:NYSP Sergeant Stripes.png|center|50px]]
|-
| [[Detective|Investigator]]
| [[File:Blank - Spacer.png|center|50px]]
|-
| [[Trooper (police rank)|Trooper]]
| [[File:Blank - Spacer.png|center|50px]]
|-
|}

Chevrons are black on a gray background and are worn on the upper sleeves of both the shirt and the jacket. Rank insignia for Technical Lieutenant through Superintendent are worn on the collars of the shirt and the shoulder loops of the Gore-Tex jacket.

== Training ==
Recruits must complete a twenty-six week training academy prior to being appointed as a Trooper. The residential school is located at the NYSP Academy in [[Albany, New York]]. Recruits must then complete 10 weeks post academy field training with a trained field training officer (FTO) holding the rank of trooper prior to permanent troop assignment.

== Equipment ==
Officers of the New York State Police are issued the [[Glock pistol#.45 GAP|Glock 37]] chambered in [[.45 GAP]] as the [[service pistol]]. The New York State Police previously used the Glock 17 from 1989 to 2007.<ref>[http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Public_Information/2006_News_Releases/11-09-06_New_York_State_Police_to%20Purchase_New_Glock_Pistol.cfm New York State Police to Purchase New Glock Pistol]</ref> The Glock 37 was chosen after the shooting death of Trooper Andrew Sperr in [[Chemung County, New York|Chemung County]] on March 1, 2006.<ref>[http://www.gunweek.com/2007/feature0410.html GunWeek.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

The State Police's vehicle fleet is primarily made up of [[Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor]]s. It also uses for routine patrol, [[Dodge_Charger_(LX)#Police_Package_Version|Dodge Chargers]], [[Ford_Expedition#Expedition_Special_Service_Vehicle|Ford Expedition]]s and [[Chevrolet Tahoe]]s. For special occasions they use [[Chevrolet Camaro]]s, [[Ford Mustang]]s, and [[Harley Davidson]] [[Police motorcycle|motorcycles]]. All marked cars are painted dark blue with yellow reflective decals.<ref>[http://members.fortunecity.com/nypolicecars/nysp.htm NYSP Vehicles]</ref>

Effective Spring 2011, New York State Troopers will be trained and issued Tasers for patrol purposes. The tasers were donated by the NYST PBA Association to give Troopers who often patrol alone yet another alternative than deadly force to subdue combatants.

==Fallen officers==
Since the establishment of the New York State Police, 120 officers have died in the line of duty. Recent deaths include:<ref>[http://www.odmp.org/agency/2768-new-york-state-police-new-york The Officer Down Memorial Page]</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Officer
! Date of Death
! Details
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/4390-trooper-robert-g-dunning Trooper Robert G. Dunning]
| Sunday, June 14, 1987
| Gunfire
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/16200-trooper-lawrence-p-larry-gleason Trooper Lawrence P. (Larry) Gleason]
| Monday, February 11, 2002
| Gunfire
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/16485-trooper-robert-wayne-ambrose Trooper Robert Wayne Ambrose]
| Thursday, December 19, 2002
| Automobile accident
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/18479-trooper-joseph-anthony-longobardo Trooper Joseph Anthony Longobardo]
| Sunday, September 3, 2006
| Gunfire
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/18854-trooper-david-brinkerhoff Trooper David Brinkerhoff]
| Wednesday, April 25, 2007
| Gunfire (accidental)
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/20108-trooper-david-j-lane Trooper David J. Lane]
| Wednesday, November 4, 2009
| Automobile accident
|-
| [http://odmp.org/officer/20242-trooper-jill-mattice Trooper Jill Mattice]
| Wednesday, January 20, 2010
| Automobile Accident
|-
| [http://www.odmp.org/officer/20795-trooper-kevin-p.-dobson Trooper Kevin P. Dobson]
| Saturday, March 26, 2011
| Struck by Vehicle
|}

==See also==
{{Portal box|New York|Law enforcement/Law enforcement topics}}
* [[List of law enforcement agencies in New York]]
* [[State trooper]]
* [[Highway patrol]]

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://www.troopers.ny.gov/ New York State Police Website]
**[http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Introduction/History/ In depth NYSP History]
*[http://www.nytrooper.com/ NYSP Recruitment Center Website]
*[http://www.nystpba.org/ Union representing Troopers and Supervisors]
*[http://www.nystpba.org/ Union representing Troopers and Supervisors]
*[http://www.nyspia.org/ Union representing Investigators]
*[http://www.nyspia.org/ Union representing Investigators]

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New York State Police
Patch
Patch
Seal
Seal
Badge
Badge
Common nameNew York State Troopers
AbbreviationNYSP
MottoExcellence Through Knowledge
Agency overview
FormedApril 11, 1917
Employees6,423 (as of 2007) [1]
Annual budget$727,000,000.00 (2009-10)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionNew York, United States
NYSP Troops
Size54,556 sq mi (141,300 km2).
Population19.4 Million
Legal jurisdictionNew York
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersBuilding 22 W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus
Albany, New York
Troopers4,676 (as of 2007) [1]
Civilians1,747 (as of 2007) [1]
Agency executive
  • Joseph D'Amico, Superintendent
Facilities
Troops12
Website
Official Site
Troop L car in NYC

The New York State Police (NYSP) is the state police force of over 4,600 sworn Troopers for the state of New York. It was established on April 11, 1917 by the New York Legislature, in response to the 1913 murder of a construction foreman named Sam Howell in Westchester County, which at that time did not have a local police department.

The department's first superintendent was George Fletcher Chandler, who was responsible for much of the department's early organization and development. Chandler coined the term "New York State Troopers" and was an early advocate of officers carrying their weapons exposed on a belt, which was not common practice at the time.[2] They are responsible for protecting the Governor of New York and the Lieutenant Governor of New York.

Superintendent

Joseph D'Amico became superintendent of the New York State Police in January, 2011.[3] He replaced John Melville, who was acting superintendent replacing Harry J. Corbitt. Corbitt, who was nominated by former New York State Governor David Paterson, replaced acting superintendent Preston Felton. Felton had replaced the retired Wayne E. Bennett. Corbitt announced his resignation on March 2, 2010, amid controversy. The interim Superintendent has also stepped down citing unease among labor unions. Two superintendents stepped down from the state police in 6 days.

Structure and organization

General

The State Police is headed by the Superintendent of the State Police, who is appointed by the Governor of New York.

  • Superintendent
    • Field Command
      • Uniform Force
        • Field Troops
        • Uniform Special Services
          • Emergency Management Unit
          • School and Community Outreach Unit
          • Bomb Disposal Unit
          • Canine Unit
          • SCUBA Teams
          • Special Operations Response Team
          • Marine Unit
          • Mountain Bicycle Patrol
          • Snowmobile Unit
          • All-Terrain Vehicle Patrol
        • Highway Safety and Traffic Enforcement Services
      • Bureau of Criminal Investigations
        • Gaming Detail
        • Narcotics Enforcement Unit
        • Computer Crime Unit
        • Violent Felony Warrant Squad
        • Community Narcotics Enforcement Teams / Gun Investigative Unit
        • Forensic Investigation Support Services
      • Office of Counter Terrorism
        • State Police Intelligence Center
        • Border Intelligence Unit
        • CALEA Intercept Unit
        • Criminal Gun Clearinghouse
        • Criminal Intelligence Unit
        • Counter Terrorism Center
        • Electronic Surveillance Unit
        • Financial Crimes Unit
        • Gang Intelligence Unit
        • Narcotics Intelligence Unit
        • Source Development Unit
        • Special Investigation Unit
    • Division Headquarters
      • Administration
      • Technology and Planning
      • Employee Relations
      • Human Resources
      • Internal Affairs Bureau

Troops

The NYSP divides New York state geographically into ten "Troops," each comprising a specific geographic area, usually several counties. Each is supervised by a "Troop Commander" usually of the rank of Major.

  • Troop A - Counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming
  • Troop B - Counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton and St. Lawrence
  • Troop C - Counties: Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga and Tompkins, kyle tompkins
  • Troop D - Counties: Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga and Oswego
  • Troop E - Counties: Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates
  • Troop F - Counties: Greene, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster
  • Troop G - Counties: Albany, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington
  • Troop H - Headquarters Troop (Albany) and Legislative Branch Offices
  • Troop K - Counties: Columbia, Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester
  • Troop L - Counties: Nassau and Suffolk
  • Troop NYC - Counties: Bronx, Kings, New York, Richmond, and Queens
  • Troop T - New York State Thruway and the Erie Canal System

[4]

Each Troop encompasses 2-4 "Zones" which are referred to simply by a Zone number. There are up to several "sub-stations" located within each zone.

Car Numbers

A patrol car number will contain the Troop and Zone or group prefix: for example, car 1A30 would be a patrol car in Zone 1 of Troop A. Prefix numbers 1 through 4 are used for geographic patrol zones, while 5 is used by BCI Investigators, 6 by Portables, 7 by other local agencies dispatched by NYSP, 8 by special state units (e.g. State Park Police), and 9 by dispatchers. Cars not carrying prefixes, for instance K55, are Troop Headquarters cars. The New York State Police also use a standard number-blocking system to identify the type of unit carrying a particular number:

ADMINISTRATIVEyea buddy*NYSP Recruitment Center Website

  1. ^ a b c USDOJ Statistics Table 7
  2. ^ NYSP site http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Introduction/History/1917-1929/
  3. ^ Syracuse.com, Jan 2011 Joseph Damico is confirmed as Superintendent
  4. ^ NYSP site http://www.troopers.ny.gov/Contact_Us/Troop_Information/
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