Law enforcement officers from around the state were to participate today in Operation Safe Stop. The officers planned to board school buses and drive in marked and unmarked patrol units on selected bus routes that have a history of illegal ...

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Several New York State troopers from Zone A in Western New York were recently honored with 2011 Special Recognition awards for their performance. Lt. Kevin M. Barnas, acting Zone Two commander of Troop A, said a ceremony was held Wednesday ...

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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won’t hear an appeal of a ruling that 12-foot-high crosses along Utah highways in honor of dead state troopers violate the Constitution. The justices voted 8-1 Monday to reject an appeal from Utah ...

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New York State Police Superintendent Joseph A. D’Amico is reminding drivers to move over and slow down when encountering emergency vehicles on New York’s roads and highways.

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In anticipation of Super Bowl parties with increased travel and alcohol consumption, the New York State Police in Western New York plan to provide increased patrols this weekend.

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ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he was “shocked” to learn 28 top officers in the state police got raises of more than $20,000 last month as some 900 state workers were facing layoffs.

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