NYS Trooper Reform

Examining Disciplinary Failures, False Instruments, Unverified Investigations,

and Coerced Plea Bargaining

Executive Summary This report examines systematic concerns within the New York State Police (NYSP) that necessitate a comprehensive reinvestigation. Drawing upon documented cases, civil litigation outcomes, and judicial findings, this analysis highlights patterns of disciplinary failures, falsified evidence, unverified investigations, and coercive plea bargaining practices that undermine the integrity of the criminal justice system in New York State. These findings echo the observations made by Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz regarding what may be characterized as the “Cheating Elite”— powerful institutions and individuals who exploit their positions to circumvent accountability mechanisms designed to ensure justice