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The New York State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday. This special enforcement period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, and run through 3 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

The New York State Police today announced that it issued a total of 13,688 tickets statewide during the Memorial Day Weekend traffic enforcement campaign.

New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen commended and recognized 21 individuals and one Division unit for bravery, investigative persistence, police education, traffic safety, community service and overall exceptional contributions in this year’s New York State Police Annual Awards.

On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, State Police will hold its 46^th Annual Memorial Service and Awards Ceremony at the NYS Police Academy in Albany, NY.

This year, the State Police will recognize seven members: Sergeant James J. Monda, Trooper Joseph J. Mecca, Jr., Colonel William J. DeBlock, Jr., Trooper Michael R. O’Donnell, Zone Sergeant James G. Sweeney, Trooper Scott P. Enser, and Major Rodrick C. Covington.  

The New York State Police today announced that it issued more than 26,000 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative.

The New York State Police announced the Trooper Entrance Exam is now available to take through a new computerized testing process.

The New York State Police, the State Department of Transportation, and the Thruway Authority today announced that State Police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record number of tickets during 2021’s Operation Hardhat, a joint initiative that seeks to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe driving when encountering construction, maintenance and emergency operations along state highways.

The New York State Police and local law enforcement will increase patrols to target impaired driving and underage drinking this Halloween weekend. The special traffic enforcement campaign started on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, and runs until Noon on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021.