Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) was present at the graduation ceremonies on Wednesday, May 15, for the 228 new members of the New York State Police. Gallivan, a former State Trooper and Sheriff of Erie County, extended his congratulations to the graduates of the 214th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy.
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan has sponsored a resolution in the New York State Senate, requesting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare May 12-18, 2024 as Police Week in the state. During his speech on the Senate floor, Senator Gallivan acknowledged law enforcement officers from various agencies who were present in the Senate gallery.