Category: Breaking News

Trooper Line-of-Duty Death

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association mourns the loss of one of our members, Trooper Jeremy J. VanNostrand, who died from injuries sustained in a multi-vehicle accident this morning in front of the barracks where he was stationed. Trooper VanNostrand, 36, had served as a Trooper for six… Read More»

Troopers PBA Congratulates Graduates

For Immediate Release Troopers PBA Congratulates Graduates, Calls for More Manpower The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association congratulates the 158 new Troopers who graduated today from the 207th Session of the New York State Police Academy. These graduating members provide badly-needed manpower to our ranks. The PBA would… Read More»

Funeral for Trooper Clark

Hundreds of law enforcement officers from across the country, family and friends paid tribute to Trooper Nicholas Clark during his funeral services this past weekend. Clark, 29, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 2 while responding to a call of a suicidal man who had… Read More»

NYS Trooper Killed in the Line of Duty

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association mourns the loss of one of our members, Trooper Nicholas F. Clark, who was shot and killed in the line of duty early this morning while responding to a domestic incident. Trooper Clark, 29, had served the people of the state of… Read More»

Fallen Trooper Honored by NY Mets

On Thursday, the New York Mets baseball team honored Trooper Michael Anson, who died on January 2, 2018 from an illness stemming from responding to the 9/11 terrorist attack. Trooper Anson’s family was invited to step onto the field and meet some players as the team honored Trooper Anson, a… Read More»

Bridge Named in Honor of Fallen Trooper

On Thursday, family, friends and Troopers who worked with New York State Trooper Timothy Pratt gathered at the dedication of a bridge spanning the Northway at Exit 16, in his honor. Trooper Pratt was killed in the line of duty on October 26, 2017 when he was struck by a… Read More»

PBA: How to Donate to Help Troopers

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association is proud to help Troopers Brent Karow and Shane Swartz in a number of ways, including financially. The PBA’s charity, the Signal 30 Benefit Fund, is accepting donations on behalf of these Troopers. The Signal 30 Fund was created to support the… Read More»

PBA Reiterates SRO Funding Request

The New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has been advocating for the reinstatement of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for rural school districts since last year and is encouraged by recent support from New York state legislators on this issue. Late last week, Sen. Patrick Gallivan, chairman… Read More»

Trooper Dies from 9/11-Related Illness

The PBA is saddened by the loss of one of our retired members, Trooper Michael J. Anson, who passed away today from an illness stemming from his assignment in the search and recovery efforts in New York City at the World Trade Center site following the 9/11 terrorist attack. Trooper… Read More»