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The Port Authority Police is the primary law enforcement agency for all properties operated by the Port Authority. Our officers are tasked with protecting tunnels, bridges, ports, airports, trains, bus terminals and the World Trade Center.

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Latest News

PANYNJ adds 120 police officers

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) Police Department (PAPD) yesterday reached record staff… Read More

Unloaded handgun found at Newark airport checkpoint in N.J. man’s duffle bag, authorities say

A 37-year-old man was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport Wednesday after an unloaded handgun with eight hollow-point… Read More

Woman busted smuggling 10 lbs of marijuana from New York to Caribbean

A 33-year-old woman tried to check a bag with more than 10 pounds of pot at JFK Airport as she tried to make her way to the… Read More

Never Forget 9-11-01

Did You Know?

The Port Authority Police Department is the only American police department to be attacked by foreign enemies

Port Authority Police have served the people of New York and New Jersey for nearly 100 years

The Port Authority Police Department is the largest transportation related police department in the nation

Port Authority Police protect some of the world’s prime terrorist targets

Port Authority Police have some of the most advanced counter-terrorism training in the country

Port Authority Police have multiple K9 Teams: Explosive detection and narcotic detection

Port Authority Police are trained in life saving techniques like EMT, defibrillator and NARCAN

Port Authority Police have the largest aircraft police crash fire rescue unit in the world

Port Authority Police carry out suicide prevention

Port Authority Police move hundreds of millions of passengers safely each year

Port Authority Police respond to all aircraft incidents at JFK, LaGuardia, Teterboro and Newark

Featured Video

Focusing on Mental Health During Uncertain Times

Dr. Peter Killeen, PAPBA Wellness and Stress Counselor

How do you find happiness in today’s world? Dr. Peter Killeen discusses the importance of focusing on self-care during these challenging times and the potential post-pandemic obstacles Americans may face as we work towards returning to normalcy.

Officer Testimonials

Officer Testimonials: Police Officer Patrick Gorman

Port Authority Police Department

Watch the testimonial from Police Officer Patrick Gorman, son of Port Authority Police Officer Thomas Gorman, as he talks about why he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the ranks of the Port Authority Police Department.

Featured Event

Hatchet Night

Hatchet Night benefiting the Port Authority PBA Widows and Childrens Fund. Ticket Price: $65.00 per person. Craft beer and wine, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, home made empanadas.

PAPBA Challenge Coin

PAPBA Widow’s and Children’s Fund

What We Do

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.

Aviation
Bridges and Tunnels
Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH)
World Trade Center (WTC)
Marine Terminals
Bus Terminals

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A great photo during a difficult time. It was reported the butterfly remained with the officer for better than Twen… https://t.co/ryrllABmno
Tweeted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020
#PAPD cops, Lower Manhattan, protecting all and the rights of all.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA #PANYNJ https://t.co/ZEZyqzqf2Y
Tweeted on Wednesday, June 03, 2020
'His perseverance has inspired us all’ -- Port Authority cop injured in crash is released from rehab facility https://t.co/T6BDQIcRQj
Tweeted on Monday, June 01, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020; The 18th anniversary of the closing of the September 11 World Trade Center Recovery Operati… https://t.co/gzMHKfLUzN
Tweeted on Saturday, May 30, 2020
Thurs., 5/28; Adoro Lei Restaurant, 287 Hudson St., NYC (646-666-5096) treated the #PAPD #WTC CMD to lunch today. L… https://t.co/vTKouRZEHE
Tweeted on Thursday, May 28, 2020
5/27, #WTC; The Port Authority PBA Canteen made it's way to the #PAPD WTC Command today. The PBA provided breakfast… https://t.co/nNOtK4yWYr
Tweeted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Tues., 5/26, W. Orange, NJ; #PAPD PO Peter Siano walks out of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. PO Siano was cr… https://t.co/2AH0Opm0Z4
Tweeted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Tues., 5/26, W. Orange, NJ; #PAPD PO Peter Siano, critically injured on April 28, walked out of Kessler Institute f… https://t.co/gtVCgoRPCM
Tweeted on Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Today we honor & remember Port Authority Police Officer Henry Koebel, EOW 5/26/78. PO Koebel was shot & killed by a… https://t.co/xncqoqmH5o
Tweeted on Monday, May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020, Memorial Day; A day of remembrance for those who sacrificed all for you. May the fallen rest in peace… https://t.co/S8wnguz0ft
Tweeted on Monday, May 25, 2020

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COVID-19 Donations

PAPBA Widow's and Children's Fund will be donating 100% of the proceeds towards decontamination spray and personal protective equipment for front line first responders including doctors, nurses, EMTs, firefighters, and police.