New York

The most important development of the decade was the initiation of modern communications systems. In 1931 the Division inaugurated its teletypewriter system, the forerunner of the New York Statewide Police Information System the Division operates today. The significance of this was clearly recognized by Superintendent Warner, who wrote in the 1931 Annual Report, "The most forward looking step since the organization of the New York State Troopers was the installation of a modern system of communications." The impact that the teletype network would have on interagency cooperation was likewise recognized. "The system coordinates the efforts of all police departments, State and municipal," wrote Superintendent Warner, "and unites them in one solid organization for the prevention of crime and apprehension of offenders."

In 1932 the Division initiated radio communications when it began broadcasting police information over commercial radio station WOKO in Albany. In 1933, the Division began operating its own AM radio station, WPGC, in Troop G. All stations and some patrol cars were equipped with AM radio receivers to enable them to hear the broadcasts. By the end of the decade, all Troops were covered by AM radio transmitters.