New York State Police

What New York State Police does

The New York State Police (NYSP) is a statewide law enforcement agency established in 1917 and operating under the executive branch of New York State government. It provides uniformed patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, counter-terrorism, victim services, and specialized tactical response to all 62 New York State counties through 11 regional Troops (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, K, L, NYC, T), and serves residents, visitors, and local government agencies. The agency is led by Superintendent Steven G. James (appointed April 4, 2024) and employs nearly 6,000 sworn and non-sworn personnel, including more than 3,500 uniformed Troopers and over 1,000 Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) plainclothes detectives.

NYSP operates specialized units that exceed typical local-agency capabilities, including an Aviation Unit with 21 aircraft and 40+ pilots across four stations, the oldest and largest public safety dive team in the United States (Underwater Recovery Team, 65 divers performing an average of 1,800 dives annually), 90+ canine teams across 29 explosives, 57 narcotic, and 4 bloodhound disciplines, a Bomb Disposal Unit (second-largest in New York State), the Special Operations Response Team (SORT, five regional tactical teams), and Marine, Motorcycle, Mounted, Bicycle, Snowmobile/ATV, and Unmanned Aerial System (drone) patrols. Core technology platforms include TraCS (Traffic and Criminal Software) used by over 500 law enforcement agencies statewide, the ANAB-accredited Crime Laboratory System providing forensic analysis across biological sciences, toxicology, firearms, and forensic identification, and NYS VICAP, a web-based investigative aid that links violent crime patterns statewide in conjunction with the FBI VICAP program.

NYSP is funded entirely through New York State public appropriations and tax revenue and does not generate commercial revenue. Services are provided at no charge to the public, with nominal administrative fees applied to firearms licensing and accident report copies through the DMV and Thruway Authority. The agency distributes services directly through its 11 regional Troops, specialty units, and the Crime Laboratory System, and engages the public via School and Community Outreach Coordinators, Neighborhood Watch, the Safeguard New York initiative, the See Something Send Something mobile app, a 13-language website, and active social media channels. NYSP has maintained continuous law enforcement accreditation through the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program since 1990.

Name

New York State Police

Legal name

New York State Police

Website

https://troopers.ny.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The New York State Police is a statewide law enforcement agency established in 1917, serving all 62 New York State counties through 11 regional Troops. It provides uniformed patrol, criminal investigation, forensic analysis, counter-terrorism, and specialized tactical capabilities to residents, visitors, and local agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Law Enforcement Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Law Enforcement Units (SWAT, K9, Bomb Squad, Tactical) (BPAIAGAH), Public Safety Operations & Command (Incident Command, Special Events) (BPAIAGAG), State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Criminal investigation
• Traffic safety enforcement
• Forensic laboratory analysis
• Public safety operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding / Tax Revenue: The New York State Police is a government law enforcement agency funded entirely through New York State public appropriations and tax revenue. No commercial revenue streams exist. The agency does not sell products or services to generate revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The New York State Police is a statewide law enforcement agency that provides uniformed patrol, criminal investigation, traffic safety enforcement, and emergency response across New York State. It operates specialized units including the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Crime Laboratory System, Aviation Unit, Canine Unit, Underwater Recovery Team, Bomb Disposal Unit, and Special Operations Response Team. The agency also provides statewide technology platforms such as TraCS for incident reporting and VICAP for violent crime pattern analysis, plus public-facing services including firearms licensing, crime victim support, and counter-terrorism intelligence.

Product overview

The New York State Police is a law enforcement agency offering a unified portfolio of specialized services rather than a commercial product company. The organization operates 11 geographic Troops across New York State, providing uniform patrol, criminal investigation (BCI), traffic safety, and counter-terrorism services. Key operational divisions include the Crime Laboratory System (CLS) for forensic analysis, the Aviation Unit with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, the Canine Unit (90+ teams), the Underwater Recovery Team, the Marine Unit, SORT tactical teams, Bomb Disposal Unit, Unmanned Aerial System (drones), and specialized investigative units for computer crimes, internet crimes against children, and special victims. The agency also operates TraCS software for incident reporting across 500+ agencies, VICAP for violent crime pattern analysis, and provides public safety tools including the See Something Send Something mobile app. The organization maintains accreditation through the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation Program first achieved in 1990.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TraCS (Traffic and Criminal Software)
• Crime Laboratory System (CLS)
• NYS Violent Crimes Analysis Program (VICAP)
• See Something, Send Something Mobile App
• Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI)
• Aviation Unit Services
• Canine Unit Services
• Underwater Recovery Team (URT)
• Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU)
• Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
• Counter Terrorism Operations
• Firearms Licensing Services
• Crime Victims Specialist Program
• Traffic and Highway Safety Enforcement
• Uniformed Patrol Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Underwater Recovery Team responds to an average of 240 calls annually and performs an average of 1,800 dives to recover victims, weapons, evidence, vehicles and aircraft from New York State waters.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2000Through the generosity of philanthropist Jane Forbes Clark and the Clark Foundation, the Canine Unit was provided with a permanent state-of-the-art training facility in Cooperstown, NY (10,000 sq ft on approx 2,000 acres).
• NYS Department of Environmental ConservationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998In 1998, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation's flight department was merged into the State Police Aviation Unit, consolidating state aerial resources for law enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental conservation missions including fire suppression, wildlife surveys, and fish stocking.
• NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NYSP Office of Counter Terrorism works in partnership with the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to detect, deter, and prevent terrorist attacks through the NYS Intelligence Center (NYSIC) fusion center.
• FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBomb squad technicians maintain certification through the FBI Hazardous Devices School in Huntsville, Alabama. The NYS VICAP operates in conjunction with the federal FBI VICAP program administered by the FBI.
• The National Crime Prevention CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in crime prevention. The NYSP refers residents to the National Crime Prevention Council for information on bullying and home safety.
• New York State Crime Prevention CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in crime prevention.
• New York State Crime StoppersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in crime prevention, providing a mechanism for the public to report crime tips.
• NYS Office of the Attorney GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization for crime prevention and consumer protection resources.
• NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Partner Organizations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization in disaster preparedness and crime prevention resources.
• Department of State, Division of Consumer Protection BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner organization for crime prevention resources.
• Local and County Law Enforcement AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCI investigators regularly assist local and county law enforcement agencies that lack the investigative resources needed for major crime investigations. This is a core collaborative function of the NYSP.
• FBI Hazardous Devices SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationAll NYSP bomb squad technicians maintain certification through the FBI Hazardous Devices School in Huntsville, Alabama.
• Local and County Law Enforcement Agencies (Aviation Support)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYSP Aviation Unit provides aerial support, search and rescue, MEDEVAC, and surveillance services to local agencies during emergencies and large-scale events.
• NYS State Canal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTroop T began providing bicycle patrols along the NYS Canal Trail System in 1997, in coordination with the State Canal Corporation which works to expand the trail system from Albany to Buffalo.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Michigan State Police: Statewide police force with a similar post/troop geographic organization, criminal investigation division, and specialized units. Comparable operational model and mission scope.
• Massachusetts State Police: Another Northeast statewide police force with similar BCI, specialty units, and statewide jurisdiction. Comparable in scale, mission, and urban-suburban-rural service mix.
• Ohio State Highway Patrol: Statewide police agency operating from post-based geographic units (analogous to NYSP Troops), with criminal investigation, aviation, and specialty response capabilities. Comparable structural model.
• Pennsylvania State Police: Pennsylvania's statewide law enforcement agency, structured similarly with a Troop-based geographic organization, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and specialized units. Closest structural analog to NYSP among state police agencies.
• Virginia State Police: Statewide law enforcement agency with BCI, specialty units, and Division structure similar to NYSP. Operates across comparable geographic and demographic spread.
• Texas Department of Public Safety: Large statewide law enforcement agency with highway patrol, criminal investigation, and specialized tactical/aviation capabilities comparable to NYSP. Similar breadth of service portfolio in a different region.
• New Jersey State Police: Neighboring state police agency with a similar Troop structure, BCI equivalent, and specialty units. Operates in the same regional law enforcement ecosystem and shares the Northeast US operating geography.
• California Highway Patrol: California's statewide police agency with comparable scale, jurisdictional reach across a large state, motor vehicle and highway patrol focus, and specialized tactical/aviation/canine units.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Federal law enforcement agency with which NYSP partners directly on VICAP, bomb disposal certification (Hazardous Devices School), and counter-terrorism. Overlaps in jurisdiction for federal crimes and provides broader-scope counterpart.
• New York City Police Department (NYPD): Operates within the same geography as NYSP and provides overlapping law enforcement capabilities (patrol, BCI, counter-terrorism, bomb disposal). Functions as a broad incumbent in the largest city within NYSP's jurisdiction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nyspolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/nyspolice
• Instagraminstagram.com/nyspolice_recruitment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-state-police

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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