New York State Police

[1trooper]

Anyone from troop c area heard anything about an orientation?

[1trooper]

T-minus 1 week. Can’t wait

[D_s6]

Congrats to all those starting the academy next week! Enjoy that excited feeling while you can because after next week that feeling will be diminished until every Friday at about 7pm.

[dutchessNY89]

See everyone Sunday. I'm done posting for six months. 207!

[Losingle08]

Good luck to all you men and women who are beginning this next chapter in your lives. Just remember it’s not going to be easy but thousands of men and women have gone through those front doors just as you are about too. Do not let anything stop you from achieving what you want to do. We have all left families to attend the academy believe me when I tell you it is all worth it. There is no better feeling than when your family gets to see what you accomplished during the shield ceremony and also when you walk across the stage at the end. It’s 29 weeks which is small fraction of your 20 + year career you will have. Embrace the grind and good luck.

[mwhite41]

Just trying to plan ahead, does anyone know if we are off for the major holidays? Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day? I assume no but I'd like to make sure

[jaguarshark]

Absolutely not.

[reils49]

Get used to working holidays.

[mwhite41]

That's what I assumed, but just wanted to make sure I gave correct info to the wife.

[leo1112]

I highly doubt it lol

[1trooper]

Should I wear a Watch or no watch during the academy??

[Ssbuffalo]

You will need a watch. Everyone who doesnt have a watch week 1, will by week 2. A simple walmart digital watch is more than fine.

[1trooper]

Thank you very much

[jaguarshark]

I would recommend any Casio G-Shock which will last your entire career. Many models keep perfect Atomic time.

[1trooper]

Yes my casino g shock came in the mail today. I thought I remembered someone recommending them in an earlier post. Thanks again

[slapshot63]

Good luck to everyone tomorrow! It's been a wild ride but I'm happy for all of you who made it!

[rch]

Are people putting an address/memo on the money order for the meals?

[leo1112]

For meals no address. In memo “meals week 1”

[reils49]

I wonder how many back fills they’re up too?

[NK9Y]

I call 8. 5 that never made it to the parking lot and 3 that decided that "it's not for them" before 10pm.

[Just curious55]

Hey guys.

I was wondering if anyone here would have reliable information in regards to troop assignment. Being that I’m from one of the NYC boroughs, what are my chances of being assigned down here rather than upstate?

thanks!

[jaguarshark]

The quick answer is: currently you have a good chance. The real answer is: you need to read through this thread, or at least the past 50 pages. There's a ton of great info you probably should know if you're interested in this job.

[Gummertime]

Well on Friday I was 18 and Monday at noon I was 17

[slapshot63]

Where do you find that info?

[Gummertime]

By calling

[Arctyler]

Results for the 2017 test are out!