BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — There is a new "top-cop" in charge of the New York State Police division here in Western New York.
Major James M. Hall, a 25-year veteran of the New York State Police, has been named the Troop A Commander. Hall will oversee all State Police patrol and investigative units in the eight counties of Western New York.
Hall began his State Police career in 1994 as a uniformed officer and steadily climbed the ranks. He received a Bachelor Degree in Organizational Management from Houghton College and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist College. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.
