NY State Police Promote First Black Woman to Rank of Major

On January 22, 2026 NBSTC Board Members attended the Purple Tie Gala which honored Major Treneé D. Young. Guardians Association of New York State Troopers - President Marcus Walthour invited and welcomed the NBSTC with open arms.

The New York State Police has announced the promotion of Captain Treneé D. Young to the rank of Major, marking a historic milestone as the first African American woman in the agency’s 108-year history to hold the title.

Major Young will serve as the 15th Troop Commander of Troop NYC, where she will lead both the Uniform Force and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, overseeing State Police operations across all five boroughs and helping safeguard more than 8.5 million residents.

A native of the Bronx, Major Young holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lehman College and a master’s degree in criminal justice from John Jay College.

Her leadership, field experience, and academic achievements have made her a role model within the agency and a symbol of inspiration for future generations of troopers.