Col. Corbitt (l) and Gov. Patterson (C)
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"Colonel Corbitt has been a distinguished member of the New York State Police
for more than two decades," said Governor Paterson. "He has served with
distinction throughout his career in law enforcement and has demonstrated a vast
array of skills and abilities as both a top administrator and a field
commander."
Colonel Corbitt said: "It is a tremendous honor to be nominated to the
position of Superintendent of the New York State Police. The men and women of
the State Police, both troopers and civilians, are the most dedicated people of
any organization that I have ever been associated with. We will work diligently
together to provide outstanding service to the citizens of the state of New
York."
Colonel Corbitt was a member of the New York State Police for more than 25
years before his retirement in 2004. He joined the New York State Police in 1978
and served as a State Trooper in Troop E until 1984. In 1984, he was promoted to
the rank of Sergeant and served as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the
Basic School at the State Police Academy. In 1988, he was appointed to the
position of Zone Sergeant. Colonel Corbitt was then promoted to the position of
Lieutenant and served with the Traffic Services Section at Division Headquarters
and the State Police Academy. He was then promoted to Captain in 1991 and Major
in 1993. As Major, he was the commanding officer of Troop T of the New York
State Thruway. In 1994, Corbitt was promoted again, becoming Staff Inspector for
Employee Relations focusing on the issue of racial profiling. He also served as
Lieutenant Colonel and rose to the rank of Colonel when he became the Deputy
Superintendent for Employee Relations in 1997. In 2001 Colonel began serving as
the Deputy Superintendent in charge of the Internal Affairs Bureau until he
retired in 2004.
A life term member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement
Executives, Colonel Corbitt served as the Region One Vice President from 2003 to
2007. He has appeared nationally on panels conducted by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and assisted in curriculum development of the
Department of Justice Ethics and Integrity Manual. He has also been a member of
the Advisory Board of the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration for the
Center of American and International Law. He recently completed a term as the
Director of Safe Schools and Violence Prevention for the City of Albany School
District.
From 1966 to 1972, Colonel Corbitt also served in the United States Army in
the Military Intelligence Division. He is the recipient of the Bronze Star Medal
for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Operations Against Hostile Forces.
As Superintendent of the State Police, Colonel Corbitt's annual salary will
be $136,000. This appointment requires Senate confirmation.
