ALBANY — A pair of prominent Western New Yorkers were named to a committee to search for the next Superintendent of the New York State Police.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo released the names of the seven-member committee on Thursday, including former Rochester Mayor and RPD Chief Bob Duffy, and former Erie County Sheriff (and current state Senator) Patrick Galivan.
Current Superintendent Joseph D’Amico recently announced his plans to retire after six years of leadership with the State Police, and 35 years in law enforcement overall. Superintendent D’Amico will be in place through the transition.
“The State Police play a vital role in ensuring the safety of New York’s families and communities,” said Governor Cuomo. “Under the leadership of Superintendent D’Amico, the State Police have shown remarkable courage and discipline in their service, and I have tasked this search committee with identifying candidates who will build on that record for all New Yorkers. I look forward to receiving their recommendations in the weeks ahead.”
The search committee also includes:
- Ray Kelly, Vice Chairman of K2 Intelligence, and former Commissioner of the New York City Police Department;
- Mylan Denerstein, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, and former Counsel to the Governor;
- Michael Balboni, President and Managing Director of Redland Strategies, former New York State Senator and Deputy Secretary for Public Safety;
- Thomas Zugibe, Rockland County District Attorney and President of the District Attorneys Association of the State of New York;
- Rachel Small, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety.
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