To become a New York State Trooper, hires must first complete more than 1,000 hours of training at the state police academy.

Jacob T. Patterson, of Richfield Springs; Cody R. Capron, of Lowville; Luke K. Hyer, of Yorkville; Jared Kent, of Munnsville; Daniel S. Krakowiak, of Utica; Kadyn N. Miller, of Lowville; Jordan M.

What this means is that while a New York state trooper is engaged in routine daily tasks — making traffic stops, writing ...