ALBANY – At the New York State Police Academy, the New York State Trooper Foundation Thursday dedicated a newly redesigned and constructed "Wall of Honor" to memorialize Members of the New York State Police who have died in the line of duty.

The New York State Trooper Foundation, established in 1984, has fostered a partnership between the private sector and the New York State Police for innovative and professional police service in the Empire State through initiatives focused on public safety education, special services for the police profession, police training and professional development and police technology.

The original wall was designed and built in 1983 by employees of the New York State Police.  Planning of the new memorial started in January 2008.  The room was designed by JCM Architectural Associates, of Syracuse and then constructed by Zandri Construction Corporation of Cohoes.  It was completed on September 10, 2008.  The ornate walls and columns of the memorial are constructed of maple wood and veneers.  The project cost $180,000 and was entirely funded by corporate and private donations made to the Trooper Foundation, a 501(C)(3), non-profit charitable organization.

On the walls are the photos of the 122 members of the New York State Police that have died in the line of duty.