ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced her nomination for Superintendent of the New York State Police.
Acting Superintendent Steven G. James will lead the New York State Police as he waits for confirmation by the NYS Senate.
“The men and women of the New York State Police do heroic work to keep New Yorkers safe, and Steven G. James will be a Superintendent who will lead this force into the next generation” Governor Hochul said. “Since taking office, I've prioritized fighting crime and investing in law enforcement, and I'm looking forward to working closely with Acting Superintendent James to keep the people of New York safe.”
"This opportunity comes around once in a lifetime, if you’re lucky. Governor Hochul’s nomination is my crowning achievement and I know just how fortunate I am to have been provided this chance to serve. I look forward to bringing the State Police further into the arena of cutting-edge policing and to serving as a model agency," James said.
James has been with the New York State Police for more than 32 years. He has served several positions in the department from Trooper, all the way to Assistant Deputy Superintendent. He has a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from SUNY Albany and a masters in public administration.
James replaces former acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli, who resigned from that position last September after the governor's office informed him he was no longer under consideration for the permanent superintendent role. This came after a report from the Albany Times Union that he was investigated for alleged harassment and discrimination complaints.
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