A Penn Yan native was among the 181 new State Troopers who graduated from the 215th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.
Sydney Hulse is a 2020 Penn Yan Academy graduate and will report Wednesday for field training in Troop D, which includes Onondaga, Oswego, and Oneida counties.
Last Thursday’s graduation increased the State Police ranks to 5,183 sworn members.
“I commend these 181 men and women for dedicating themselves to public service, and their commitment to protecting the people of New York State,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “The New York State Police put their lives on the line each day to keep us safe, serving as a critical lifeline for all New Yorkers. On behalf of the State, I want to thank the graduates for their perseverance and welcome them to the long gray line.”
New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s graduation is the culmination of six months of difficult classwork, physical training, and sacrifice, and we now welcome our newest members to one of the most prestigious and well-respected law enforcement agencies in the nation. I am confident they are equipped to carry out our mission to serve our communities with the same professionalism and pride the State Police have exhibited for the past 107 years.”
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