New York State Troopers
A man accused of shooting a New York State Trooper in the Plattsburgh area in September escaped from jail this evening for a short time but was recaptured shortly afterward. The man, Vladimir Kulakov, had been in the Clinton County Jail facing charges of attempted murder in connection with the… Read More»
The PBA sends its congratulations and thanks to the Sergeants Benevolent Association of the NYPD, which proposed a Taylor Law amendment that was passed by the Legislature and signed into law last week by Gov. George Pataki. The amendment is designed to prevent employers from engaging in unfair labor practices.… Read More»
The State Troopers PBA is thankful and relieved the New York State Parole Board has denied a parole release for Larry Comfort, a convicted drug dealer who was with his brother when his brother shot and killed New York State Police Investigator Robert Van Hall on Dec. 5, 1980. State… Read More»
Law enforcement officers should be aware that the National Institute for Justice has decertified Zylon-based, bullet-resistant vests. Refunds are being offered through a vest exchange program with Body Armor, and more information can be found by calling 1-866-815-2914 or by visiting the following web site www.bodyarmor.com/zylon. The PBA was made… Read More»
Two State Troopers PBA members were shot this morning as they executed a search warrant during a drug raid in New York City. Trooper Peter Verdesi was wounded in the leg and Trooper Mark Ennis was hit in his bulletproof vest and helmet. Both Troopers are members of the State… Read More»
Today another wave of Troopers flew to Louisiana to assist in hurricane-ravaged areas, while the group of Troopers that has been in Louisiana for the last two weeks arrived back in New York state. Flying out of Albany International Airport, about 100 New York State Troopers (many of whom have… Read More»
State Troopers PBA members were among the law enforcement officials assigned to a security detail this week when Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, visited New York City. In the photos shown above, members of the State Police Mobile Response Team walk with Gov. George Pataki and the Royal visitors… Read More»
GROUP PHOTO ABOVE: Back row L to R: PBA 1st Vice President Don Postles, Ricky Palacios, Brian Martin, Janet DiFiore, PBA President Dan DeFedericis, Mike Reilly, John Hennigan, Tom Roidl, Kevin Gonzalez, John Reppucci. Kneeling L to R: Dave Barnard, PBA Troop K Delegate Billy Staviski, Jason Orlich. The New… Read More»
Louisiana residents have welcomed with open arms New York State Troopers deployed in that state to assist in hurricane-ravaged areas. On Wednesday, 100 New York State Troopers flew to Louisiana as part of a 90-day special deployment by the New York State Police. One day later, feedback has already been… Read More»
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