New York, NY —

The fallout continues from a New York Times report that Gov. David Paterson and members of his state police security detail had contact with a woman pursuing an order of protection against one of the governor's top aides. A former girlfriend of close aide David Johnson was pursuing a domestic violence claim against him. Now, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, Denise O'Donnell, who oversees the state police agency, has resigned. This is not the first time allegations have been made against the state police and its executive detail. WNYC's Bob Hennelly spoke with Isaac Davy-Aronson about the role of the state police. Click above to listen.

Click here to see the September 8, 2009 report from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo following an investigation into political interference by the state police. (PDF)

Click here to read Gov. Paterson's letter regarding the investigation into the state police. (PDF)