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  • April 7, 2026, JFK International Airport, Jamaica, Queens, NYC; A man became unhinged on a packed AirTrain rail car at the JFK Terminal 4 AirTrain Station, producing a box cutter and began menacing and attempting to stab numerous people. The man exited the train only to return and continued threatening passengers. He then fled. Port Authority police officers canvassed the entire AirTrain system during which officers were further informed by various females that the suspect also menaced them with the weapon. Officers located the suspect in the Federal Circle Station and took him into custody. Subsequent to arrest, officers recovered the box cutter and a quantity of a narcotic. Officers involved in the apprehension pictured L-R: Grant Shannon, Ramel Joseph, Sevastianos Papasevastos, John Devins, Nicholas Delgado. Outstanding work by the PAPD JFK Command police officers. #PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDJFK #papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace, Tulane County, California, Sheriff's Detective Randy Hoppert, E.O.W. 4/9/2026. Detective Hoppert was shot and killed after responding to a call for help from deputies who came under a volley of gunfire while serving an eviction order. Detective Hoppert was 45 years old, a six-year veteran of the Tulare County Sheriff's Office and a United States Navy veteran. He is survived by his expectant wife and three children. Randy, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues #tularecountysheriffsoffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake, E.O.W. 4/8/2026. Trooper Brake was patrolling Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City when a vehicle reportedly lost control in the opposite lane to avoid debris, crossed into Trooper Brake's lane striking his Trooper vehicle head on, killing Trooper Brake. He was a 19-year veteran of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and is survived by his wife and two children. This tragic incident also killed the 36-year-old driver of the other vehicle and her 4-year-old daughter. Trooper, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues #oklahomahighwaypatrol #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026; On this holiday and every day, the Port Authority PBA acknowledges and thanks the men and women of the Port Authority Police Department for their dedication to your safety and security. It is difficult work performed with a selfless professionalism for the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. The Port Authority PBA is proud to represent our nation’s finest police officers. #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • The Port Authority PBA wishes all who celebrate a Blessed and Happy Easter. Please keep in mind the men and women who will not be with their families today as they protect you and yours. #Easter #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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  • Friday, April 3, 2026, Brentwood, NY; The Port Authority PBA joined public unions from across New York State in the Fix Tiers Five & Six Rally held at Suffolk County Community College, Grant Campus. Port Authority PBA officials included PAPDBT Delegate Patrick Finneran, PAPDJFK Delegate Rob Joseph, Trustee Chairman Tariq Abdool, PBA Treasurer Steve Ekizian, PBA 1ST Vice President Mike Mollahan, PBA Recording Secretary & Legislative Director Shaun Kehoe and PAPDLGA Delegate Seth Friedman. They were joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and New York State Senator Monica Martinez who spoke of the inequities in the pension system and how those inequities affect many Port Authority police officers. #PAPD #PAPBA #PCNY #fixtier6 #papdprotectsnynj
  • The Port Authority PBA wishes all who celebrate a Blessed Good Friday. #GoodFriday #Christianity #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace, Jackson County, Mississippi, Sheriff's Deputy Michael Jamerson, E.O.W. 4/1/2026. Deputy Jamerson responded to a disturbance call at a local apartment complex. Gunfire erupted during a foot pursuit of a suspect that resulted in the fatal shooting of Deputy Jamerson. He was 61 years old and served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office for 16 years. Michael, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues #jacksoncountysheriffsoffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of retired Port Authority Police Officer James J. Guinto. Jimmy served with the Port Authority Police Department from October 8, 1973 through January 8, 1994, protecting the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. He spent many of those years as a Port Authority PBA delegate passionately representing the police officers of the PAPD Bus Terminal Command. He was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran. Jimmy leaves a lasting legacy of a great PBA representative, an outstanding person and a damn good cop. Jimmy, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. You will never be forgotten. Visitation: Friday, April 3, 2026, 3-6pm Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 9695 SW 110th Street Ocala, Florida Burial: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2pm Long Island National Cemetery 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, New York #PAPD #PAPBA. #PAPDBT #papdprotectsnynj
  • The Port Authority PBA wishes all who celebrate and especially our friends of the Port Authority Shomrin Society a joyful and blessed Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach! #Passover #pashomrinsociety #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
  • Join the PAPD TWINS and Honor 37 on Monday, April 6, 2026, for the March Madness College Basketball Championship Game and help Honor 37 raise funds to help families of fallen police officers. Information on the flyer. #Honor37 #PAPDTWINS #marchmadness #PAPBA #PAPD