Neighbors across New York can now get real-time safety information directly from their local state troopers, the people who patrol their roads, respond to their calls, and know their communities firsthand.
The New York State Police has officially joined Nextdoor, making Troop Public Information Officers available across all 11 Troops statewide. It is one of the largest state police launches on the platform in recent years and reflects what we have long believed: public safety communication works best when it is local, specific, and comes from a trusted source.
Through their Nextdoor presence, Troop PIOs will share information residents can use, including local crime and safety trends, traffic alerts, scam and theft prevention guidance, and monthly recaps of enforcement activity. They will also engage directly with neighbors through community polls and Q&A, bringing two-way communication to what has traditionally been a one-way broadcast.
"Our mission is not only to protect the public, but to keep people informed and connected," said Beau Duffy, Executive Director of Public Information for the New York State Police. "Nextdoor provides an opportunity to deliver real-time, relevant information directly to neighborhoods across New York, helping us build stronger relationships with the communities we serve."
To keep information relevant rather than generic, each Troop will post within its own geographic area using Nextdoor’s custom service area features. Headquarters will retain statewide posting capability for major incidents, but the day-to-day voice will remain local, the trooper covering your area, not a centralized office in Albany.
The New York State Police joins a growing number of public agencies using Nextdoor to communicate with their communities. Public agencies that wish to create a page on free government platform can apply for a free page here.