Category: Breaking News

Grand jury clears Trooper

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»

Trooper continues to recover

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»

NYS Trooper shot but OK

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»

Message from PBA

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»

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»