New York State Troopers
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»
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»
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»
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»
The State Troopers PBA would like to thank the New York State Senate for passing a version of the “move over” bill that honors Trooper Robert Ambrose, who was killed in the line of duty in December 2002. Trooper Ambrose was parked along the side of the Thruway during a… Read More»
The Daily Star newspaper of Oneonta printed an editorial in today’s edition thanking the members of the New York State Police for their hard work and dedication to public safety. Today marks the 90th anniversary of the New York State Police. The State Troopers PBA is proud of the exceptional… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA congratulates Trooper Eric Tyson, whose heroic actions saved the life of a toddler who was choking. Trooper Tyson should be commended for his quick actions at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, where the child was with her family at an auto show. Below… Read More»
Today is the one-year anniversary of when New York State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr was shot and killed in Big Flats, NY. Trooper Sperr was killed on March 1, 2006 when he pulled over a vehicle in the town of Big Flats, not knowing the two occupants had been involved… Read More»
New York State Trooper John J. McKenna, who was killed on Aug. 16, 2006 in Iraq while serving as a Captain with the U.S. Marine Corps, was honored by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. Serving with the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Division, Fox Company, McKenna was shot… Read More»
The man convicted of aggravated criminally negligent homicide in the death of Trooper Craig Todeschini in a high-speed chase on April 23, 2006 was sentenced to seven years in state prison. Below is an article from The Post-Standard of Syracuse detailing the sentencing and comments made by the presiding judge.… Read More»
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