SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (April 30, 2026) — The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the graduation of 33 new officers from the 20th Basic School of the Park Police Academy.
The ceremony took place at the Hall of Springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Recruits completed six months of residential training in Rensselaerville, Albany County.
Training and Assignments
New officers will be assigned across New York’s 250 state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities. Training included instruction in criminal and park law, investigations, police procedures, and hands-on skills like firearms and emergency response.
“Today, we recognize 33 new officers who have stepped up to protect the people of New York,” Acting Commissioner Kathy Moser said.
Park Police Chief Michael Daddona congratulated the graduates, highlighting the importance of their family support and the transition to joining a dedicated family of officers.
Special Recognition and Awards
Officer Kevin Culhane of New Windsor received the Leadership Award, Officer Justin Atristain of East Elmhurst received the Academic Achievement Award, Officer Dylan Doskocil of Staten Island received the Physical Fitness Award, and Officer Casey Dailey of Goshen received the Firearms Proficiency Award.
Name (Hometown)/ Post Field Training
Justin Atristain (East Elmhurst) New York City
Tanner Barahona (West Hempstead) Saratoga
Paola Calderone (Smithtown) New York City
Samantha Caracci (Deer Park) New York City
Michael Cavallone (Glen Cove) Saratoga
John Christian (Pleasant Valley) Taconic
Joshua Collins (Levittown) New York City
Kevin Culhane (New Windsor) Saratoga
Casey Dailey (Goshen) Palisades
Dylan Doskocil (Staten Island) Palisades
Jacob Dunn (Warwick) Allegany
Maritza Duy (Corona) Saratoga
Nicholas Foglia Kellner (Buffalo) Niagara
Ethan Frederick (Baldwinsville) Central
Samuel French (Castile) Central
Dylan Giblin (East Meadow) Central
Mary Haley (Great Valley) Allegany
Kevin Inman (Kings Park) Long Island
Isaac Johnson (Bronx) Genesee
James Krawczyk Jr. (Orchard Park) Niagara
Grace Kritz (West Seneca) Niagara
Bryan Lopez-Gonzalez (Monsey) Taconic
Anthony Martinez (Garnerville)
Jack Miller (Elma)
Damon Potter (Port Crane) Thousand Islands
Christopher Rivera (Haverstraw) New York City
Michael Siu (Cortlandt Manor)
Jacob Solano (New York City) Central
Aaron Spoor (Weedsport) Finger Lakes
Michael Tavolacci (Long Beach) Long Island
Dylan Trabosh (Kings Park) Long Island
Heather Tuohy (East Northport) Genesee
Dylan Uniacke (East Meadow) New York City
Graduates will begin a 10-week field training program starting May 4, 2026, before taking on full patrol duties in various zones across the state.
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