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State Police Announce that Major Robert J. Simpson Appointed
to Serve as the 33rd Troop D Commander
Published: April 07, 2024 at
10:00 a.m.
By: Press Release from New York State Police
State Police announce that Major Robert J. Simpson
will serve as the 33rd Troop Commander of Troop D
 New York State Police Superintendent
Steven G. James has appointed Major Robert J. Simpson, 54, of
Adams, NY as the 33rd Troop Commander of Troop D.
Major Simpson
began his career with the State Police on April 11, 1994, when he entered
the New York State Police Academy.
In 2003, he was
promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to SP Watertown. In 2005 he was
promoted to Station Commander and over the next eight years was assigned to
supervise several stations including SP Hastings, SP Pulaski, and then SP
Watertown.
Major Simpson was
promoted to Lieutenant in October 2017 and was assigned to SP Watertown as
the Assistant Zone Commander. On May 27, 2021, Major Simpson
was appointed to the rank of Captain and assigned to SP Watertown as the
Zone 3 Commander.
Major Simpson is
a lifelong resident of Jefferson County and grew up in the town of Adams
and is a 1989 graduate of Jefferson Community College.
Major Simpson’s
appointment as the Troop D Commander was effective March 14, 2024. He
replaces Major Vincent T. Lightcap, who was promoted to Staff Inspector and
was assigned to Division Headquarters – Field Command.
Major Simpson’s
command covers seven counties in Central New York, including Herkimer,
Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. Operating from 27
facilities, the men and women of Troop D provide service to 167 towns, 89
villages, and five cities.
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