Category: Breaking News

Senate honors Trooper

Today the New York State Senate honored Trooper David Brinkerhoff, who was killed in the line of duty on April 25 during a search for a suspect in Delaware County. The Senate adopted a resolution honoring the life and sacrifice of Trooper Brinkerhoff. At the ceremony at the Capitol today,… Read More»

Tpr recovering from gunshot wound

The State Troopers PBA is thankful and relieved that Trooper Amanda Reif, who was shot in upstate New York yesterday while responding to a domestic disturbance, is recovering at a Burlington, Vt. hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Reif, a nearly five-year veteran of the State Police, was shot… Read More»

Statement about report on search for Ralph Phillips

The State Troopers PBA is pleased to see that the State Police internal review on the search for Ralph Phillips is finally being released to the public. It is important that this document be in the open for further analysis, and to ensure that any suggestions for improvement are not… Read More»

Honors for Troopers

At the annual New York State Police Awards & Memorial Ceremony on May 16, numerous State Police members were honored, including those members who were killed in the line of duty. The PBA congratulates our members who were honored for their dedication and hard work, and we continue to remember… Read More»

Trooper leaves hospital

The State Troopers PBA is pleased to share the news that Trooper Richard Mattson, who was shot in the arm on April 25 in Margaretville, was released from Albany Medical Center Hospital on Tuesday. He will now continue his recovery at home. We wish Trooper Mattson well and hope his… Read More»

Photos from Trooper funeral

A funeral service was held for Trooper David C. Brinkerhoff on May 2, 2007 and was attended by thousands of law enforcement officers from across the state and the country. It was a fitting tribute to a hero who was killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2007.… Read More»

Statement from PBA

The State Troopers PBA continues to mourn the line-of-duty death of Trooper David Brinkerhoff. He was an outstanding Trooper who dedicated his life to public safety, and we miss him terribly. We are focusing on the needs of Trooper Brinkerhoff’s family and helping with funeral details. We are also supporting… Read More»

Funeral Info for NYS Trooper Brinkerhoff

Funeral arrangements have been finalized for New York State Trooper David Brinkerhoff, who was killed in the line of duty on April 25, 2007. A viewing will take place on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 1 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. on both days… Read More»

PBA opinion on death penalty

THE PBA’S POSITION ON THE DEATH PENALTY FOR COP KILLERS The PBA would support a reinstatement of the death penalty for those who are convicted of murdering a law enforcement officer. The safety of law enforcement officers is of the utmost importance as they risk their lives every day to… Read More»

Tpr killed, 2 Tprs injured

The entire State Troopers PBA family is devastated by the line-of-duty death of Trooper David Brinkerhoff, and we are hoping and praying for the recovery of Trooper Richard Mattson. In light of the events of the past two days, we are thankful that Trooper Matthew Gombosi did not sustain more… Read More»