The New York State Police has announced the promotion of Captain Treneé D. Young to the rank of Major, marking a historic milestone as the first African American woman in the agency’s 108-year history to hold the title.
Major Young will serve as the 15th Troop Commander of Troop NYC, where she will lead both the Uniform Force and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, overseeing State Police operations across all five boroughs and helping safeguard more than 8.5 million residents.
Major Young’s law enforcement career began in 2007 when she joined the State Police as a Trooper in Troop K, patrolling northern Westchester County. She steadily advanced through the ranks:
- 2016 – Promoted to Sergeant, supervising patrols on Long Island state parkways.
- 2020 – Named Sergeant/Station Commander in Cortlandt.
- 2021 – Promoted to Lieutenant, assigned to the Professional Standards Bureau, investigating internal misconduct cases.
- 2022 – Supervised major criminal investigations in four counties and later led specialized units targeting gangs, narcotics, and gun trafficking.
- 2024 – Promoted to Captain of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Troop NYC, overseeing major cases within the city.
A native of the Bronx, Major Young holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lehman College and a master’s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College.
Her leadership, field experience, and academic achievements have made her a role model within the agency and a symbol of inspiration for future generations of troopers.
