December 22, 2023
ALBANY, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul yesterday, joined Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento in honoring 232 new State Troopers as they graduated from the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Thursdays graduation increases the State Police ranks to 4,781 sworn members.
“I commend these 232 men and women for dedicating themselves to public service, and their commitment to protecting the people of New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “The members of the New York State Police put their lives on the line each day to keep the rest of us safe – in a world where their mission has grown more challenging and complex. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to thank the graduates for their hard work and perseverance – and welcome them to the long gray line.”
New York State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento said, “Today marks another significant moment in the proud history of the New York State Police. The graduation ceremony is one of our finest traditions and introduces a new generation of highly trained Troopers, who will serve the citizens of the State of New York with honor and integrity. They have endured months of intense training both within and outside the classroom, and have earned their place in our ranks. I am proud to welcome these graduates to the most prestigious and well-respected law enforcement agency in the nation.”
Since the last State Police graduation in June, the State Police were involved in lifesaving, monumental cases across New York State. The State Police was involved in the capture of the Gilgo Beach serial killer, bringing back a sense of security to a Long Island community. In addition, the State Police were involved in saving the lives of more than 50 high school students from Farmingdale in a bus crash in Orange County. Lastly, the State Police were instrumental in returning a young girl home after being kidnapped from a state park.
