New York State Troopers
Following the murder of Trooper Andrew Sperr last week, the New York State Troopers PBA has answered inquiries from the media regarding the tragedy. We have expressed our sadness and grief over Trooper Sperr’s death and offered condolences to his family and friends. We have also made statements regarding the… Read More»
A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 6 for New York State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 1. In an impressive showing of respect, thousands of law enforcement officers paid tribute to Trooper Sperr at St. Lawrence Church… Read More»
Funeral Arrangements for New York State Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on March 1, 2006. To leave a reflection or view other reflections left by members of the law enforcement community and the public for Trooper Sperr, visit the Officer Down… Read More»
It is with great sadness that the State Troopers PBA mourns the loss of one of our own, Trooper Andrew J. Sperr, who was shot and killed in the line of duty Wednesday. Trooper Sperr gave his life in the name of serving and protecting the public, and he died… Read More»
NYS Senate Minority Leader David Paterson, who is also a candidate for lieutenant governor, has officially pulled legislation that would have essentially required police officers to shoot-to-wound rather than utilizing the most effective means possible to stop an assailant about to use deadly physical force. Strong opposition from not only… Read More»
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PBA President Dan De Federicis was interviewed on Feb. 22 by a reporter from television station FOX 23 News in Albany about the video game “25 to Life,” in which participants role-play shooting gang members and police officers and using civilians as human shields. In his remarks, De Federicis spoke… Read More»
In the February 22 edition of the Suffolk Life newspaper, a story was featured about the special election for Assembly District 8, which will be held in six days. The article prominently mentioned the PBA’s endorsement of candidate Ernie Mattace. The article is shown below, and the PBA has placed… Read More»
PBA members are very proud of their preeminent role in virtually all levels of law enforcement in New York State. We were very proud of the fact that the Sunday February 19th NY Times article about the drug trade on Native American reservations highlighted the enforcement efforts of State Police… Read More»
The PBA will be presenting arguments before the Appellate Division, Third Department, today defending a previous Supreme Court decision that the Division of State Police wrongly withheld a Trooper’s pay after an initial 30-day suspension from duty. The ruling also ordered the Trooper be paid retroactively. Following the court win… Read More»
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