Investigator Patrick J. Hogan became a member of the New York State Police on January 8, 1996. He entered into service retirement from the New York State Police after 22 years of service on May 30, 2018. On April 13, 2023, Investigator Hogan died as a result of metastatic lung cancer stemming from his assignment to the World Trade Center site, following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In response to the events of 9/11, Investigator Hogan was assigned to aid with the search and recovery efforts in New York City, as part of the New York State Police Detail. Investigator Hogan is survived by his wife and three children.