New York State Troopers
The trial of a man accused of leading Trooper Craig Todeschini on a chase that led to Trooper Todeschini’s death continues in Onondaga County Court. Trooper Todeschini was killed on April 23 when the State Police SUV he was driving crashed into a tree; he had been pursing a speeding… Read More»
In his first lengthy interview with the media, Trooper Donald Baker Jr. told the Times Union newspaper of Albany that he wants to return to work with the State Police when he is fully recovered. The State Troopers PBA continues to support Trooper Baker and his family during his recovery,… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA feels that today’s guilty pleas by Ralph Phillips are, unfortunately, the best possible outcome under the confines of the available sentencing laws. We are extremely disappointed the death penalty is not an option for this cold-blooded killer. Phillips’ admissions of killing one Trooper and attempting to… Read More»
There is more great news about New York State Trooper Donald Baker Jr., who had been hospitalized since being shot on Aug. 31 – he returned home last week and was able to spend Thanksgiving with his family. The PBA continues to send its support, positive thoughts and prayers to… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is proud to announce that President Daniel M. De Federicis has been named to the Criminal Justice Policy Team of Governor-elect Eliot Spitzer. This policy advisory committee, one of 13, will help guide the transition efforts of Spitzer and Lieutenant Governor-elect David Paterson. According to Spitzer’s… Read More»
Various media outlets continue to probe the situation in which a State Police Captain was transferred, and in the PBA’s view, demoted. The PBA is defending the member and will continue to fight for his rights. Below is a link to an article published in the Times Union newspaper on… Read More»
While we are certainly pleased with the announcement by the State Police that new Glock firearms will be purchased, our brave and heroic Troopers should have been in possession of better weapons years ago. The PBA had advocated for updated, more powerful weaponry long before the State Police finally decided to form… Read More»
We all breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday, Nov. 9 when Trooper Donald Baker Jr. was flown to Albany Medical Center Hospital to continue his road to recovery closer to home. Trooper Baker was shot on Aug. 31 and had been hospitalized in Erie, Pa. until his return to… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is happy to share the news that Trooper Donald Baker Jr., who was shot on Aug. 31 and has been hospitalized in Erie, Pa. since then, is expected to be flown to Albany Medical Center Hospital today to be closer to home. Trooper Baker and Trooper… Read More»
The man accused of shooting a New York State Trooper in the Plattsburgh area last fall was convicted by a jury of attempted murder and several other felony-level charges. Vladimir Kulakov will now face 30 years to life in prison at his sentencing. He is convicted of shooting Trooper Sean… Read More»
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