The New York State Police announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has approved a request from the State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34.
“This change will allow us to recruit the most diverse and skilled group of candidates possible,” said Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli. “There are many qualified candidates from the military or other careers who decide that they want to transition to the State Police, but because of the previous age requirement, some were not eligible.