Governor Paterson and Superintendent Corbitt Present New York State Police Annual Awards (Albany, NY - May 28, 2008) - Governor David A. Paterson today joined New York State Police Superintendent Harry J. Corbitt to commend and recognize 39 honorees for bravery, investigative persistence, police education, traffic safety and community service at the New York State Police Annual Awards Day Ceremony. The annual ceremony, held at the New York State Police Academy, pays tribute to the courage and perseverance of sworn and non-sworn members of the New York State Police.
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Governor Paterson and Superintendent Corbitt Recognize Recent State Police Promotions
(Albany, NY - May 27, 2008) - Today Governor David Paterson joined Superintendent Harry Corbitt to recognize twelve recently promoted New York State Police Executive Staff members and Commissioned Officers.
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Troop C
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Nelson Torres
Contact Information
Route 7, Box 300
Sidney, NY 13838-0300
I have been a member of the New York State Police for twenty years, and serving as
Troop "C" Recruitment Officer as well as the Public Information Officer for the past
four years. Previously I was an investigator assigned to the Community Narcotics Enforcement
Team, also known as "CNET".
After completing my commitment with the U.S. Air Force, I spent the next decade working
in the computer field. During that time I became interested in pursuing a career with
the New York State Police. That decision was a pivotal point in my life, one that rounded
out and enriched all other areas making me the person I am today. My service as a State
Trooper has encompassed events such as the devastations of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina,
and the flood of 2006 to our local area. Other rewarding experiences have been participating
in the Special Olympics Torch Runs and as a Car Seat Technician, educating parents
and caregivers on the safety of their loved ones.
As Public Information Officer, my job is to notify the public, including the media,
about breaking news, scheduled press conferences and other important events. As the
Recruitment Officer, my responsibilities include informing, tracking, updating, advising
and giving guidance to potential state police candidates during the hiring process.
This fulfilling career has allowed me to act as mentor to both young people and adults
and the rewards have been great. Share the experience of many great men and women who
have gone before you and join the ranks of the New York State Police!
The deadline to apply for the 2008 entrance examination for the position of New York
State Trooper was December 1, 2007. Testing was conducted in January and February, 2008
at numerous locations throughout New York State and ended February 9th. The eligibility
list for this exam can last up to four (4) years. We do not anticipate conducting another
exam in the near future.
However, we do offer a variety of non-sworn employment opportunities, with continuous
job postings on this site. Please click
here for a listing of current civilian employment opportunities.
Military personnel who signed up to take the 2008 entrance examination, but could not
take the exam because of Federal activation status, should click
here for more information.