New York State Troopers
Suspected Trooper-shooter Ralph Phillips had been harbored for a few days by three individuals in the town of Charlotte, State Police said. Those individuals have now been arrested and are facing felony charges of hindering prosecution. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Phillips, an escaped convict who is also… Read More»
The PBA is saddened by the news that one of our own members, New York State Trooper John J. McKenna IV, was killed Wednesday while serving with the U.S. military in Iraq as a Captain with the U.S. Marines. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Division,… Read More»
PBA President Daniel M. De Federicis was on hand Monday as Gov. George E. Pataki signed into law three bills that will improve benefits for rescue workers who assisted at Ground Zero, the Fresh Kills landfill and other related areas following the terrorist attacks of 9-11. The PBA supported these… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is pleased that the Putnam County Magistrates Association is speaking out against the Division of State Police’s ill-conceived plan to prevent Troopers from plea-bargaining tickets in court. The PBA has been fighting the Division of State Police’s scheme on all fronts, including supporting a bill that… Read More»
Troopers and law enforcement officers continue to search for Ralph Phillips, an escaped convict who is also a suspect in the June shooting of a New York State Trooper. Phillips was spotted Tuesday in Niagara County but was able to flee through a wooded area. Phillips is suspected in the… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is happy to report that Trooper Sean Brown, who was shot in the side during a traffic stop on June 10, has returned to work and resumed his patrol duties. The suspect in the shooting, Ralph Phillips, is still being sought by law enforcement officers. There… Read More»
The job of a New York State Trooper is dangerous and unpredictable, and even patrol duties are never ‘routine.’ As you can see from the article below from The Journal News, Troopers never know what they will be faced with each day as they place their lives on the line… Read More»
A memorial on the site of a park has been dedicated to NY State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, who was killed in the line of duty on March 1. The park is still being developed at the site of the final, heroic act of Sperr, who while fatally wounded by… Read More»
As the search for suspected Trooper shooter Ralph Phillips continues, the PBA appreciates the support that is being given to our members who are tirelessly working to apprehend this escaped convict. Trooper Sean Brown was shot in his side on June 10 during a traffic stop in the town of… Read More»
The reward for information leading to the arrest of Ralph “Bucky” Phillips, suspected of shooting a New York State Trooper last month, has grown to $50,000. The latest addition came from The Trooper Foundation, which offered $25,000. The rest of the money is being offered by the State Troopers PBA… Read More»
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