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New York State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen commended and recognized 20 individuals and one Division unit for bravery, investigative persistence, police education, traffic safety, community service and overall exceptional contributions at the New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony.

The New York State Police will crack down on drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20, 2021. During this campaign, State Police will add additional patrols targeting impaired drivers.

Visitation for Trooper Joseph Gallagher will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and funeral services on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in the Buffalo area. 

Media will not be allowed inside the funeral home during calling hours.

On April 7, 2021, a media availability will be held promptly at 9:30 a.m. at the designated media area in front of Our Lady of Victory. Media will not be allowed inside during the funeral service.

Visitation for Trooper Joseph Gallagher will he held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 on Long Island and a second visitation on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 and the funeral service on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, both in the Buffalo area. 

It is with great sadness that Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen announces the line of duty death of Trooper Joseph Gallagher. 

Mr. Koch, also a pilot with the New York Army National Guard, was tragically killed on January 20, 2021, when the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter he was flying in crashed in the town of Mendon, in Monroe County. 

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State Police Acting Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen is saddened to announced the passing of Trooper Jennifer M. Czarnecki.

Trooper Czarnecki died on December 5, 2020, from an illness stemming from her assignment to the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

The New York State Police stopped 196 trucks and issued 50 tickets during a weeklong enforcement effort targeted at reducing the number of bridge strikes on state parkways and other roads with low bridges.