Definition

Division of State Police—the law enforcement arm of New York State's executive branch, commonly known as State Troopers or NYSP.

Example Usage

The DSP responded to the accident scene within minutes.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=DSP&defid=9466843)

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