The New York State Police have made history with a new promotion. Captain Treneé Young has been promoted to the rank of Major, becoming the first African American woman in the agency’s 108-year history to hold this position.
She will serve as the 15th Troop Commander of Troop NYC, overseeing all operations in the city’s five boroughs.
Major Young began her career with the State Police in 2007 and has steadily risen through the ranks, serving in patrol, investigations, and leadership roles across multiple units. Her responsibilities have included supervising major criminal investigations, internal misconduct cases, and specialized gang and narcotics operations…