A recent promotion within the ranks at the New York State Police has made history as they welcome the first African-American woman to be elevated to the rank of Major.
Major Treneé D. Young, who previously held the rank of Captain, will command the Uniform Force and Bureau of Criminal Investigation in New York City. Previous positions, however, included assignments in the Hudson Valley.
Career History for New York State Police Major Treneé D. Young
The NYSP shared that Major Young began her career with Troop K in 2007, which serves the eastern Hudson Valley in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, and Columbia counties. A 2016 promotion to Sergeant was followed by another elevation to Station Commander in 2020, Lieutenant in 2021, and Captain in 2024. It’s also not the first historic promotion this year in New York State.
The New York State Police proudly announces the promotion of Captain Treneé D. Young to the rank of Major. In a……