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	Governor Addresses 88 New State Troopers Albany, NY (June 9, 2009) - Governor David A. Paterson and New York State Police Superintendent Harry J. Corbitt today honored 88 new troopers at ceremonies marking the completion of the 197th Session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The new troopers will report for field duty on June 23, 2009, and for the following ten weeks will be evaluated under a field-training program supervised by senior Field Training Officers. [read more]


	New Troop G Headquarters Plans Move Forward (Albany, NY - March 13, 2009) - Plans to build a new Troop G Headquarters for the New York State Police continue to move forward. As a result of major deficiencies and the outdated state of the current facility built in Loudonville in 1957, the State Police initiated relocation plans in January of 2003. Legislation authorized the sale of the current Troop G Headquarters property to Siena College in August of 2003, and in June of 2006 the transfer of ownership was executed. State Police anticipate breaking ground for site preparation in June of this year. [read more]

Motorcycle Unit

Re-established in 1997, after an absence of more than 30 years, the Division’s Motorcycle Unit is a multi-purpose unit trained to assist in special members situations. Motorcycles are available for any purpose except routine patrol. They have been used to escort visiting dignitaries, provide security at large events, such as the annual Ironman Competition in Lake Placid, and for policing large crowds or hightraffic- volume areas. Capable of negotiating dense traffic, they can respond to emergencies and clear the way for emergency equipment in situations inaccessible by troop car.

The motorcycles also are one of the Division’s best public relations resources. The unit’s elegant Harley-Davidsons are highly visible and approachable, and never fail to bring mounted officers into close contact with the public. They are used as a recruitment tool, and are always displayed prominently at Basic School graduations and high-profile events at the Academy. Division motorcycles are assigned to all troops except, B and T, and can be requested through the troop commanders.