Discrimination never stopped New York’s top female State Trooper

The highest ranking woman in the New York State Police was in the Capital Region Wednesday, inspiring her colleagues in law enforcement.

It was part of a three-day leadership training conference in Saratoga Springs.

Colonel Deborah Campbell’s message to the women was that’s it’s possible to have a great career in law enforcement, and still take care of a family at home.

And though there weren’t as many female Troopers when she started out 26 years ago, Campbell says discrimination never stopped her.

“Once they knew that they could count on you, that you were there doing the same job as them, not wanting any special favors or treatment, i really found myself very readily accepted into the state police,” added Campbell.

More than 150 women from 41 agencies across the state joined in Wednesday’s training.

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