1988: The State Police becomes the official liaison agency for the State of New York and the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to aid in the apprehension of international criminals...
1988: In 1988, the State Police commits to the Drug Recognition Program and trains selected Troopers to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs in addition to alcohol.
1988: In response to a large number of tampering incidents and threats involving food and medical products, the State Police establishes a computerized database to operate as a central clearinghouse...
1987: In 1987, the first Colonel Henry F. Williams Homicide Seminar was conducted in honor of the late Assistant Deputy Superintendent in charge of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
1987: The State Education Department provides funding for a historic marker to be placed at the location of the murder of Sam Howell in Bedford Hills, Westchester County.
1987: Six members of the Mounted Unit act as part of the 1901 National Guard in a riot scene for the 1987 Movie "Ironweed" starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep.
1987: The NYSP Aviation Unit expands by adding two fixed wing Cessna 206 Aircraft under a federal grant and opened a new hangar at the Albany International Airport.