Darlene Smith:  

treme shyness. Workplace I started working at the State Police Academy as a typist in August 1970. I transferred to Troop G Loudonville and worked in our Narcotics Unit as their secretary until it was abolished in 1998. That was probably the most fun I ever had working here. I then was fortunate enough to get a promotion to Secretary I and worked at our Division Headquarters on the Campus. I received another promotion to Principal Clerk and moved to Troop T - Thruway Headquarters and was then lucky enough to receive my last promotion to my current position as a Program Research Specialist II. I work in the Computer Crime Unit assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force located in the Forensic Investigation Center. I retired effective 09/20/2007. Its hard to believe I have reached that stage in life, but also so lucky to be able to retire at this age. Working for one employer for 38 years has sure paid off. Life is GREAT!