State Police have announced the appointment of Wayne County native and former Geneva City Police Officer as the new Commander of Troop E. According to State Police, Major Kevin P. Sucher is a highly experienced and dedicated member of the New York State Police and brings over 25 years of service and leadership to this position.
Troop E covers Cayuga, Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties.
Major Sucher began his career with the State Police on May 10, 1999, as a Trooper. His career trajectory has been marked by numerous leadership roles and specialized assignments:
• 2005: Transferred to Troop E Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) as a Trooper.
• 2006: Promoted to Investigator within FIU.
• 2007: Attained the permanent rank of Sergeant and remained in FIU.
• 2014: Appointed Senior Investigator, supervising Troop E FIU and the Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU).
• 2018: Promoted to Lieutenant in the Uniform Force, serving in Troop NYC and later with the Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET).
• 2019–2023: Held various leadership roles within Troop E, including Zone Commander and BCI Captain.
• 2025: Appointed Major and Troop E Commander.
A native of Wayne County, Major Sucher resides in the town of Ontario with his wife, Terri, and their children. He graduated from Wayne Central High School in 1987 and earned a degree from Monroe Community College.
Major Sucher started his career in the Troop E garage in 1990 as a Maintenance Assistant Mechanic. There, he helped set up new police vehicles and provided general mechanical services. This hands-on beginning has given Major Sucher a deep appreciation for the diverse roles within the State Police and the importance of teamwork at every level of the organization.
Before joining the State Police as a sworn member, he served as a Police Officer with the City of Geneva Police Department. Major Sucher’s connection to law enforcement runs deep; his father, Paul Sucher, was a retired New York State Police Sergeant and former Town Justice in Ontario. Paul passed away in 2021, leaving behind a legacy that Major Sucher continues to honor through his service.
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