New York State Troopers
The following article from the Register Herald details how the Division of State Police is suing a retired member – and current Town Justice – alleging that he exceeded his authority. The article is shown below. 01/04/2008 State Police sue Milan justice; ticket’s reduced charge may have exceeded authority By:… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is grieving the loss of two of our members. Trooper Michael Strenk died unexpectedly while off-duty on Dec. 29, and Zone Sergeant Warner Hein Jr. also died unexpectedly while off-duty on Dec. 31. Trooper Strenk was assigned to SP Princetown in Troop G and had served… Read More»
The parents of New York State Trooper and Marine Capt. John J. McKenna IV continue to keep his memory alive through a foundation they have established in John’s name, as well as continuing John’s tradition of helping to collect donations for the Toys for Tots program. Trooper McKenna was killed… Read More»
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the date when State Police members discovered an organized crime gathering in Apalachin, NY. The investigation that followed resulted in the convening of grand juries, the holding of congressional hearings, and the passing of new state and federal racketeering laws. The story of how… Read More»
Thank you to all members who brought this article to the PBA’s attention. This article serves as a reminder to all of us to be cognizant of our health, and to participate in related medical monitoring. Study: Latecomers to WTC Collapse Still Face Illness NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York… Read More»
The PBA made public comments yesterday defending the use of binding arbitration for police contracts. The PBA was contacted by the press after several attendees of a conference on the state’s Taylor Law criticized that statute, with special criticism aimed at the binding arbitration sections of the law. PBA President… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is pleased that a grand jury has cleared Trooper Amanda Reif in the shooting of a suspect who shot and wounded her as she was responding to a domestic disturbance. Trooper Reif is a hero who defended not only her own life, but also the lives… Read More»
New York State Trooper Douglas T. Hoffman, who was shot in the leg while checking on a parked vehicle last week in upstate New York, is recovering at home, while his partner, Trooper Steven Euler, has returned to work. This is great news, and the PBA will continue to support… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is thankful and relieved that Trooper Douglas T. Hoffman, who was shot in Tupper Lake early this morning while checking on a parked vehicle with his partner, did not sustain injuries that are life-threatening. Hoffman, a nearly six-year veteran of the State Police, was shot in… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA would like to remind the public during this holiday week to drive safely, and to be cognizant of Troopers and all law enforcement officers who are involved in traffic stops along the side of the highway. One such example happened recently in Patterson, NY, where a… Read More»
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