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  • Saturday, March 14, 2026, Union, NJ; Cold wind? No problem! The Port Authority Police Pipes & Drums and PAPD Honor Guard were out marching and making sure the only thing louder than the wind was the music while bringing smiles to the young, the old, and everyone lining the parade route at the annual Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Union, NJ. PAPD Pipes & Drums Pipe Major and Port Authority PBA Financial Secretary Brian Ahern with New Jersey State Police Motorcycle Sergeant and New Jersey State Troopers NCO Association President Danny Oliveira representing two of the finest law enforcement agencies in the land. ☘️ #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPD #PAPBA #pipesanddrums #PANYNJ
  • On this date in 2009 and 2011, we lost two of our heroes, Police Officers John Cortazzo and Pavlos
  • Rest in Peace, Port Authority Police Officer Pavlos
  • Rest in Peace, Port Authority Police Officer John M. Cortazzo, E.O.W. 3/14/2009. Police Officer Cortazzo succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery. John, continue your rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #PAPD #PAPBA #WTC #september11 #papdprotectsnynj
  • Help Kerry Ann Varvaro and Anthony Varvaro, Jr., wife and son of fallen Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro, E.O.W. 9/11/2022, raise funds for Tunnel to Towers as they climb the stairs of 1 World Trade Center in the Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb. This annual event will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and will see people climb the 104 stories of 1 World Trade Center. You can donate to help Kerry Ann and Anthony, Jr., honor the memory of Police Officer Anthony Varvaro by visiting the website in the PAPD911 Instagram Bio. #T2T #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #1WTC
  • Rest in Peace, Forsyth County, North Carolina, Sheriff's Deputy Kaleb Mitchell, E.O.W. 3/7/2026. Deputy Mitchell was struck and killed by a vehicle that crossed into his lane of traffic. It was reported the vehicle that crossed into Mitchell's lane was traveling at 100mph in a 55mph zone. Deputy Mitchell was 24 years old and served with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for one year. He previously served with the King Police Department for three years. Kaleb, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues #forsythcountysheriffsoffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Corporal Timothy O'Connor, E.O.W. 3/8/2026. Trooper O'Connor conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle that was being operated erratically. Upon approaching the vehicle, Trooper O'Connor was fatally shot by the vehicle's operator. He was 40 years old and served as a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper for 15 years and six months. He is survived by his wife and daughter. Timothy, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. #thesacrificecontinues #PennsylvaniaStatePolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Sunday, March 8, 2026, George Washington Bridge; In the very early morning hours Police Officer Richard Mills (L) responded to a report of a parked vehicle eastbound at midspan of the George Washington Bridge. The report also included information about an individual contemplating ending their life. PO Mills located the vehicle that was now abandoned. He canvassed the area entering the South Walkway and observed an individual climbing the outer fence high over the Hudson River. Mills was soon joined by Police Officer Keith Walcott, and both tactically removed the distraught person from the fence. Once they were able to bring the person to safety, the person fiercely resisted the officers' life-saving attempts. Fort Lee EMS responded, evaluated the subject and transported for further care. Another life saved by the PAPD. #PAPD #PAPDGWB #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #FortLeeEMS
  • Recently, Port Authority Police Officer Miguel Correa was on patrol in Washington Heights when he was notified of a distressed individual in the vicinity of the George Washington Bridge who possibly was about to harm themself. PO Correa located the subject on the North Walkway of the George Washington Bridge, transmitted his location, and was joined by additional officers. Using professionalism and compassion, the officers intervened and were able to take custody of the individual and get that person the help needed. Another life saved by the PAPD. #PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDGWB #papdprotectsnynj
  • Sunday, March 8, 2026, Albany, NY; The Port Authority PBA joined public unions from across New York State in the Fix Tier Six Rally. Port Authority PBA officials (Photo 1, L-R) Trustee Chairman Tariq Abdool, PAPDBT Delegate Patrick Finneran, PAPDJFK Delegate Rob Joseph and PBA Recording Secretary & Legislative Director Shaun Kehoe were among 15,000 attendees who heard numerous speakers talk about the inequities that exist in the pension system and how those inequities affect many Port Authority police officers. #PAPD #PAPBA #PCNY #fixtier6 #papdprotectsnynj
  • Sunday, March 8, 2026, International Women's Day; The Port Authority PBA always acknowledges the dedicated and courageous women of the Port Authority Police Department. The PBA especially recognizes Port Authority Police Officer Chee Ying Yong, the 2025 Port Authority PBA Cop of the Year. In October 2025, PO Yong saved the life of a victim of multiple stabbing wounds by a murder suspect who, during the same incident, stabbed a woman to death and set the house ablaze. PO Yong was instrumental in the apprehension of the murder suspect. PBA President Frank Conti introduced Police Officer Yong during the PBA's Annual Cop of the Year Dinner on February 6, 2026. The PBA thanks PO Yong and all PAPD Women for their commitment to the safety of the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. #internationalwomensday #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
  • March, 2026, Women's History Month; Every day PAPD women police officers add to their long courageous history of protecting the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. They do so with a dedication and selfless commitment to the people’s safety as they fight crime, disorder and terror. The Port Authority PBA is immensely proud to represent PAPD Women.  #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #WLEAPAPD #WomensHistoryMonth