Additional Resources
Crime Victims Specialist Information
Under an agreement with the New York State Office of Victim Services, the State Police maintain eight Crime Victims Specialist (CVS) positions in each of the upstate Troops. Please refer to the Troop Map to find the Troop that covers your county.
The Crime Victims Specialists work closely with both police and local victim service agencies to best meet the needs of the victim. They:
- Assess the specific needs for each crime victim.
- Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and follow-up support.
- Assist the victim with safety planning.
- Assist the victim in applying for and obtaining compensation.
- Explain victim’s rights, legal options and procedures.
- May accompany the victim throughout the criminal justice process and make home or hospital visits when necessary.
- Provide information to the victim on case status.
- Refer the victim to resources in the community, such as medical treatment, specialized counseling, emergency housing and legal services.
| Troop | Crime Victim Specialist | Phone | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| If you are unsure of which Troop services your area, see Troop Information. | |||
| Troop A | Ms. Martha LaCorte | (585)344-6277 | SP Batavia 4525 West Saile Drive Batavia, NY 14020-1095 |
| Troop B | Ms. Molly Nichols | (518)897-2090 | SP Ray Brook Rt. 86, Box 100 Ray Brook, NY 12977-0010 |
| Troop C | Ms. Nancy Allison | (607)561-7478 | SP Sidney Rt. 7, Box 300 Sidney, NY 13838-0300 |
| Troop D | Ms. Dawn Heffron | (315)366-6034 | SP Oneida Route 5, PO Box 30 Oneida, NY 13421 |
| Troop E | Ms. Lisa Funke | (585)398-4144 | SP Canandaigua 1569 Rochester Rd. Canandaigua, NY 14425-0220 |
| Troop F | Ms. Kimberly Bryden | (845)344-5356 | SP Middletown 55 Crystal Run Rd. Middletown, NY 10941 |
| Troop G | Ms. Stephanie Caruso | (518)783-3236 | SP Latham 760 Troy-Schenectady Road Latham, NY 12110 |
| Troop K | Ms. Rochelle McDonough | (845)677-7377 | SP Poughkeepsie 2541 Rte. 44 Salt Point, NY 12578 |