Port Authority PBA Attends National Police Week Events
Here are a few National Police Week activities that the Port Authority PBA attended in Washington, D.C. National Police Week… Read More
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Port Authority Police officers cover a wide array of responsibilities. Our officers must be prepared to engage a terrorist target at a moment’s notice while having the grace to respectfully connect with a runaway child.
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Recently, The Port Authority PBA along with other law enforcement unions met with New York State Senator Monica Martinez and New York State Assemblymember Kwani B. O'Pharrow in support of their proposed legislation, The Edeedson "Joshy" Cine', Jr. Transparency Act, which, if enacted "requires businesses possessing surveillance footage relevant to a felony investigation to release that footage to law enforcement upon receipt of a formal written request, without the need for a warrant or subpoena."
The proposed legislation is a result of, "When Edeedson "Eddy" Ciné, Jr. was murdered at a Suffolk County CVS on Christmas night 2025, surveillance cameras inside the store captured the crime, but police investigating his killing allege it took nearly 18 hours for the footage to be turned over to them. Today, his family, lawmakers and law enforcement officials called for the immediate passage of the Edeedson "Joshy" Ciné, Jr. Transparency Act,"
#PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj #nyssenatormonicmartinez #nysassemblymankwaniopharrow
Posted on Monday, May 18, 2026
Police Week, Washington, D.C.:
During Police Week, Port Authority PBA officials visited House of Representatives members and discussed issues of mutual concern.
Photo 1: L-R, MIchael Bunero, Trustee, John Morhman, Trustee, TJ McPike, Trustee, Shaun Kehoe, Recording Secretary/Legislative Chair, Tariq Abdool, Trustee Chair, Vincent Ricci, Trustee.
Photo 2: PBA, NJSPBA and NAPO with New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
Photo 3: PBA and New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis.
Photo 4: PBA visiting New York Congressman Michael Lawler.
Photo 5: PBA officials with New York Congresswoman Laura Gillen.
#PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #PoliceWeek #HouseofRepresentatives
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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2026
Saturday, May 16, 2026, Gotham Hall, NYC: The Port Authority Police Department Pipes & Drums and Honor Guard helped with the opening ceremony for the First Responders Children's Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala at Gotham Hall. Port Authority Police Superintendent Edward Cetnar was in attendance celebrating the Foundation's work of assisting the children and families of our nation’s first responders' sacrifices. The Foundation's mission is, "Empowering resilience and potential in the children of first responders who face the burdens of family service every day." Learn about the Foundation by visiting https://1strcf.org. #1strcf #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2026
The Port Authority PBA thanks the men and women of our nation’s Armed Forces for their courage and commitment for going into harm's way to protect the American people and our way of life. The PBA also expresses its gratitude to Port Authority police officers who continue to serve as members of military Reserve and National Guard Units.
#ArmedForcesDay #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #military
Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Washington, D.C.
National Police Week is a time when the law enforcement community gathers in Washington, D.C. to honor its heroes who died in the line-of-duty.
Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#policeweek #PAPD #PAPBA #Honor37 #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026
Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman John Rutherford (R-FL-05) introduced bipartisan legislation to address law enforcement officer mental health issues. The legislation, titled "The Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act," is intended to "identify barriers to mental health support for law enforcement officers across the country, "according to a press release from Gillen and Rutherford.
The Port Authority PBA supports and recognizes the efforts of Congresswoman Gillen and Congressman Rutherford. Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti said, "On behalf of the Executive Board and the entire Membership of the Port Authority Police Benevolent Association, I truly appreciate and respect Congresswoman Gillen's recognition of not only the work that police officers do nationwide on a daily basis, but the inevitable associated costs and consequences incurred by those who choose this profession. "
#PAPD #PAPBA #RepLauraGillen #RepJohnRutherford #papdprotectsnynj.
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Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026
Rest in Peace, Citronelle, Alabama Police Officer Dylan Chase, E.O.W. May 14, 2026.
Police Officer Chase was killed in a motor vehicle accident while on patrol. He was 26 years old and served with the Citronelle Police Department for two years. In 2025, he received the Citronelle Police Department Rookie of the Year Award.
Dylan, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #CitronellePolice #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026, Peace Officer Memorial Day:
Today our nation pauses to honor and remember peace officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the people they protected.
The Port Authority Police Department has suffered greatly throughout its history. Look at their faces, say their names, and thank them for entering harm's way so others may live. There is no greater love. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #peaceofficermemorialday
Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026
The PAPD Emerald Society thanked Jonathan Kovalsky and Cameron Eddings of Boy Scouts of America Troop 339 for carrying the Emerald Society banner during this year's Rockville Centre, NY Saint Patrick's Day Parade. They were presented with certificates of appreciation from PAPD Police Officer Erin McCarthy, Emerald Society First Vice President and Sergeant John Lynott, Emerald Society Trustee.
Great Job Jonathan and Cameron!
#papdemeraldsociety #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj #rockvillecentre
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Posted on Friday, May 15, 2026
Rest in Peace, Maine Game Warden Joshua Tibbetts, E.O.W. May 12, 2026.
Warden Tibbetts was killed in an aircraft crash while flying a mission for the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Warden Tibbetts was 50 years old and served with the Maine Warden Service for 18 years.
Joshua, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #mainewardenservice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Thursday, May 14, 2026