New York State Police (NYSP) in Albany is expanding their training program by partnering with the New York State Animal Protection Federation (NYSAPF) so troopers can better identify and respond to cases of animal cruelty in the Capital Region. Superintendent Steven G. James, stated that the training will help by giving the tools and awareness to our Police in recognizing and investigating animal cruelty cases effectively. According to Channel 13, there have been multiple high profile cases of animal cruelty in the Capital Region since the beginning of 2025.

The NYSP release on the new initiative, states, “The NYSP remains committed to working with partners statewide to ensure animal cruelty cases receive the attention they deserve. This training initiative reflects the agency’s broader mission to serve compassionately, uphold the law, and safeguard every community member, two-legged or four-legged.”