Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he will nominate Colonel Harry Corbitt to serve as Superintendent of the State Police.
“Colonel Corbitt has been a distinguished member of the New York State Police for more than two decades,” said Governor Paterson. “He has served with distinction throughout his career in law enforcement and has demonstrated a vast array of skills and abilities as both a top administrator and a field commander.”
Colonel Corbitt said: “It is a tremendous honor to be nominated to the position of Superintendent of the New York State Police. The men and women of the State Police, both troopers and civilians, are the most dedicated people of any organization that I have ever been associated with. We will work diligently together to provide outstanding service to the citizens of the state of New York.”
The current NYSP Superintendent Preston L. Felton was appointed in February 23, 2007 by former governor Spitzer. Just last week he announced his resignation (reported HERE on YWN).
Colonel Corbitt was a member of the New York State Police for more than 25 years before his retirement in 2004. He joined the New York State Police in 1978 and served as a State Trooper in Troop E until 1984. In 1984, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and served as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the Basic School at the State Police Academy. In 1988, he was appointed to the position of Zone Sergeant. Colonel Corbitt was then promoted to the position of Lieutenant and served with the Traffic Services Section at Division Headquarters and the State Police Academy. He was then promoted to Captain in 1991 and Major in 1993. As Major, he was the commanding officer of Troop T of the New York State Thruway. In 1994, Corbitt was promoted again, becoming Staff Inspector for Employee Relations focusing on the issue of racial profiling. He also served as Lieutenant Colonel and rose to the rank of Colonel when he became the Deputy Superintendent for Employee Relations in 1997. In 2001 Colonel began serving as the Deputy Superintendent in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau until he retired in 2004.
From 1966 to 1972, Colonel Corbitt also served in the United States Army in the Military Intelligence Division. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces.
As Superintendent of the State Police, his appointment requires Senate confirmation.
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