175 new State Troopers graduated in Albany on Thursday from the 218th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.
“These men and women have worked and trained extremely hard for weeks and have dedicated themselves to protecting the people of New York State,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “I commend these new Troopers for their commitment to public service and making our state a safer place for those who live, work and travel through New York. I wish them luck as they start their careers and continue the fine tradition of the New York State Police.”
“To our graduates, today is a recognition of the hard work and perseverance you have shown during your 26 weeks of difficult training,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “It is also a testament to your continued dedication, as you waited years before your name was called to join the long gray line. I congratulate and welcome all of our new Troopers to one of the most prestigious and well-respected law enforcement agencies in the nation.”
The new Troopers will start to report for field duty on Saturday. For the following 10 weeks, the new Troopers will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers.
Below is a list of Field Training Troop assignments where local graduates will begin their career. Included are the hometowns of the graduates.
Troop C:
Mitchell Freeland, Hornell
Elisabeth McKee, Macedon
Owen Shedden, Honeoye Falls
Troop D:
Lauren Gulini, Dryden
August Gordner, Shortsville
Dylan Southcott, Ontario
Hunter Yates, Waterloo
Troop E:
Dominic DeMuth, Elmira
Thomas Ippolito, Newark
