New York State Police Officers Assist in Texas Flood Recovery

The dedication of the New York State Police is well known at home, but this summer residents of Texas witnessed it firsthand.

According to a social media update posted in the last few weeks, a contingent of New York State Police officers traveled to Texas on July 9th, to aid in flood recovery following the devastating storms and flooding that struck parts of the state over the Fourth of July weekend.

Their deployment included not only officers but also their K9 partners.

New York State Police reported that K9 Lieutenant Anthony J. Santoro, K9 Handler Peter D. Schrage (Troop E), Special Operations Response Team Member Thomas C. Perry, and K9 Handler Sean P. Rohde (Troop K) were deployed to Texas on July 9th.

Their specialized training, combined with compassion, proved essential in helping Texas families navigate the aftermath of the catastrophic flooding. Though the team has since returned to New York, the experience is certain to leave a lasting impression.

Images shared alongside the update document the flooding and recovery operations from July 4th through July 7th. While the officers’ mission has ended, the crisis continues in Texas, where dozens remain missing.

New York State Police Officers Assist in Texas Flood Recovery