Chain of Command

The State Police superintendent, which is the highest position in the State Police serves the State of New York RolePlay Community by overseeing the entire State Patrol Department. The State Police Colonel is responsible for overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the department.

The State Police 1st superintendent, which is the second highest position in the State Police serves the State of New York RolePlay Community by overseeing the entire State Patrol Department. The State Police Colonel is responsible for overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the department.

The State Police Colonel, which is the third highest position in the State Police serves the State of New York RolePlay Community by overseeing the entire State Patrol Department. The State Police Colonel is responsible for overseeing the administrative and day-to-day operations of the department.

The State Police Lieutenant Colonel assists the State Colonel in performing administrative duties in planning, organizing and directing the activities of all subdivisions, Administrative Services, Operations, or Investigations; develop and implements goals and objectives, and evaluates programs and activities to ensure compliance; design and implements crime prevention and other key programs. 

The State Major is responsible for planning, supervising, and reviewing the activities of all personnel assigned to the State Police, to include all subdivisions, patrol, along with recruitment and training. The State Major is responsible for supervising all members of staff and administration excluding the State Colonel and State Lieutenant Colonel. The State Major assists in overseeing the day to day operation of the entire department. 

Captains are responsible for overseeing the operations of a station and or a sub-division. Captains are responsible for overseeing their officers and providing direction during investigations. Some captains are hands-on, while others prefer to delegate tasks to lower-ranking officers so they can focus on department strategy. Captains are also responsible for coordinating the response to emergency situations.  

The Lieutenant consults with the Captain concerning plans and policies to be observed in Police Operations and works under the direct supervision of the Captain. As a leader, it's a lieutenant's responsibility to ensure the welfare of their Troopers, provide training, maintain morale, and most importantly, ensure mission accomplishment. Besides Trooper leadership, lieutenants also undertake administrative tasks.

NYSP Staff Sergeants are in many ways similar to Sergeants. They perform a lot of the same duties. In most cases, Staff Sergeants act as the liaison between junior Troopers and Commanding officers. Staff Sergeants typically have a 6-10 years of service and are potential candidates to be selected for Command. 

NYSP Sergeants are the first-line supervisor who plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of others. A Sergeant coordinates section activities, participates in police operations, and performs related work as required.