Investigator Thomas K. Herrick became a member of the New York State Police on October 18, 1982. He entered into a service retirement from the New York State Police after 26 years of service on August 19, 2009.
Investigator Herrick was approved for a World Trade Center Disability Retirement effective August 22, 2017. On April 12, 2025, he died as a result of prostate 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 Herrick was assigned to aid with the search and recovery efforts in New York City, as part of the New York State Police Detail.
Investigator Herrick is survived by his wife and three sons.