NEW YORK – The New York State Police announces the appointment of Major Christopher M. Kyle as the 21st Troop F Commander, effective March 26.

Major Kyle will oversee all State Police patrol and investigative operations across Rockland, Orange, Ulster, Sullivan, and Greene counties, leading more than 500 sworn and civilian personnel.

Major Kyle joined the New York State Police in 2005 and was assigned to Troop K after training. Over the course of his career, he has held a variety of operational and leadership assignments, including service with the Special Operations Response Team.

He was promoted to Sergeant and served at State Police Dover and State Police Rhinebeck, later becoming Station Commander at Rhinebeck. In 2018, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to Troop NYC Bridges and Tunnels.

 In 2022, he was promoted to Captain and served as Zone 3 Commander within Bridges and Tunnels.

In 2023, Major Kyle transferred to Troop F as Zone 3 Captain, overseeing operations in Ulster and Greene counties. He was subsequently promoted to Major and selected to serve as Troop F Commander.