Category: Breaking News

Member wrongly fired, Court rules

We have great news for the membership regarding a major court case won by one of our members who, according to the Second Appellate Division of State Supreme Court, was unfairly fired by Division.   The basic facts of the case are as follows: New York State Police Sgt. Brian Kennedy was… Read More»

Tprs hit by alleged drunk driver

Two New York State Troopers are recovering from their injuries following a crash this past weekend in which an alleged drunk driver hit their patrol car head-on. Thankfully, none of the injuries sustained by the Troopers is life-threatening. The hard-working men and women of the New York State Police dedicate… Read More»

CNN segment on Crown Vics

CNN has aired a news segment about the deaths of police officers and civilians in fiery crashes in Ford vehicles, particularly the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis, and how relatives of some of the victims are taking action. The segment, seen on Anderson Cooper 360, focused… Read More»

Article on PBA win in pin case

The PBA has prevailed once again in a legal battle with the Division of State Police over our members’ right to wear union pins. The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court has affirmed an earlier decision by the Public Employment Relations Board that the Division of State… Read More»

2006 Budget Address by Governor

Gov. George Pataki gave his 2006 Budget Address today and provided more positive news for State Police members. As previously mentioned, the Governor has created a task force aimed at reducing gun trafficking, which will dedicate 100 more Investigators to help keep illegal guns off the streets. The Governor is… Read More»

Controversy over salary of NYPD recruit class

The following story, published by the Daily News on January 10, explores the new salary schedule for NYPD recruits and includes reactions from both union and city officials. Recruits on the cheap By LISA L. COLANGELO and TONY SCLAFANI DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS A new batch of NYPD recruits sworn… Read More»