New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James has appointed Major Kevin M. Reilly, 53, of Geneseo, NY as the 34th Troop Commander of Troop D.
Major Reilly began his career with the State Police on January 8, 1996, when he entered the New York State Police Academy.
In March 2003, he was promoted to Sergeant and was assigned to SP Horseheads. In August 2003 he was appointed Station Commander and over the next four years was assigned to SP Rochester.
Major Reilly was promoted to Lieutenant in October 2007 and was assigned to Division Headquarters Traffic. On February 18, 2012, Major Reilly was appointed to the rank of Captain and assigned to Professional Standards Bureau West. On February 12, 2015 he was assigned to SP Rochester as the Zone One Commander, where he served for ten years.
Major Reilly is a resident of Livingston County and is a 2008 graduate of SUNY Albany.
Major Reilly’s appointment as the Troop D Commander was effective June 5, 2025. He replaces Major Robert J. Simpson, who was reassigned to Division Headquarters Albany.
Major Reilly’s command covers seven counties in Central New York, including Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego. Operating from 27 facilities, the men and women of Troop D provide service to 167 towns, 89 villages, and five cities.
