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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.

REMINDER: On Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the New York State Police will make an announcement regarding their upcoming Trooper Exam.

Visitation for Trooper James Monda will he held on Sunday, August 29, 2021, and the funeral service on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Schenectady, NY. 

Visitation for Trooper James Monda will he held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 and the funeral service on Monday, August 30, 2021 in Schenectady, NY. 

On August 22, 2021, at approximately 4:00 pm, Trooper Monda was working a marine detail on the Great Sacandaga Lake.

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.