Category: Breaking News

Police officer in Texas killed in fiery Crown Victoria crash

Police officer in Texas killed in fiery Crown Victoria crash PBA, 2004-10-06 A Prairie View, Texas police officer was recently killed when a pickup truck slammed into the back of the officer’s Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, causing the patrol car to burst into flames. Officer Jerome Sobieski was killed… Read More»

Letter to editor in Syracuse newspaper supports partnership between Troopers and Syracuse Police Officers

Letter to editor in Syracuse newspaper supports partnership between Troopers and Syracuse Police Officers PBA, 2004-09-30 PBA President Daniel M. De Federicis recently wrote a letter to the editor of The Post-Standard newspaper. In his letter, President De Federicis supported Operation IMPACT, which is currently teaming State Troopers with members… Read More»

Newspaper article on Troopers working with Syracuse Police Officers for Operation IMPACT

Newspaper article on Troopers working with Syracuse Police Officers for Operation IMPACT PBA, 2004-09-17 The following newspaper article was published in the September 17, 2004 edition of The Post-Standard of Syracuse: http://www.syracuse.com/search/index.ssf?/base/policeblotter-0/1095412610114172.xml?syrnepol New initiative to fight crime in urban areas Governor comes to Syracuse to announce addition of state police… Read More»

President Bush signs ´concealed carry´ bill into law

President Bush signs ‘concealed carry’ bill into law PBA, 2004-07-30 On July 22, President George Bush signed into law HR 218, the law enforcement officers’ safety act. Often referred to as the “National Concealed Carry for Cops” bill, this legislation gives qualified off-duty and retired law enforcement officers the ability… Read More»