ALBANY- Trenee Young, the newest Captain at the New York State Police, is the first African-American woman to earn the rank in the history of the agency. Young will be Captain of the Troop NYC Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be the first African American female Captain in the history of the New York State Police,” said Captain Trenee Young. “I stand on the shoulders of those who inspired and encouraged me, those who mentored me, and those who challenged me to never give up. I am humbled by the opportunity to pave the way for those who will come behind. Leadership has been defined in different ways by many, but the underlying theme is to set an example that others want to follow.”
Captain Young entered the State Police Academy on August 16, 2007, and after field training, was first assigned to Troop K in Westchester County. From that first assignment, she quickly moved up through the ranks serving in Long Island and Cortlandt.
In 2021, Young was promoted to Lieutenant and was the first African American woman in the state police to earn the permanent rank of Lieutenant. Young was then assigned to the Professional Standards Bureau and served in the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Troop K.
“I send my sincere congratulations to Captain Young on becoming the first African American female in the history of the State Police to earn this prestigious rank. Captain Young has shown remarkable commitment to serving the people of New York honorably, with dignity and the highest moral character. I have the utmost confidence that she will continue to provide excellent service to all in her new role. This is a well-deserved milestone in Captain Young’s career,” remarked New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven G. James.
