NYSP Wall of Honor - Today we remember Trooper Nicholas F. Clark
Trooper Nicholas F. Clark, 29, was killed on July 2, 2018, after being shot while responding to a report of a suicidal subject in Steuben County. During the incident response, the subject exited the rear of the house and fired a shot, striking and killing Trooper Clark.
Trooper Clark entered the State Police on March 2, 2015, and served in Troops C and E.
After graduation he enrolled at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he studied Marketing on a wrestling scholarship. In 2008 he transferred to Alfred University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies in December 2011. While at Alfred he was a 4-year starter and exceptional outside linebacker for the Alfred Saxon’s football team where he set school records in tackles. He was named Empire 8 Conference All-Star from 2008-11, 2010-2011 Conference Defensive Player of the year and was further named American Football Coaches Association First Team All-American.
Nick graduated from the NY State Police Academy in 2015. He was stationed in Ithaca, Auburn and eventually settled in Steuben County at the Bath station.
Trooper Clark is survived by his mother, father and brother.