In Remembrance: Kentucky Sheriff’s Deputy Richard Coyle
Rest in peace, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Sheriff's Deputy Richard “Rick” Coyle (EOW April 30, 2026). Deputy Coyle… Read More
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Rest in Peace, Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor, E.O.W. May 6, 2026.
Trooper Trainor was killed in a collision with a vehicle traveling the wrong way that he was attempting to stop.
He was 30 years old and served with the Massachusetts State Police for three years. He previously served as an Essex County correction officer.
Trooper Trainor is survived by his fiancée, mother, sister and three brothers.
Kevin, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #massachusettsstatepolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Wednesday, May 5, 2026, Albany, NY;
Police from throughout New York State gathered to honor fallen law enforcement officers at the State of New York Police Officers Memorial for the Memorial's 2026 Remembrance Ceremony.
The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard, Pipes & Drums Band and the Port Authority PBA joined many law enforcement units and New York Governor Kathy Hochul as the names of 56 fallen law enforcement officers were added to the Memorial.
The Fallen are Always Honored and Never Forgotten by New York State Law Enforcement.
#StateofNYPoliceMemorial #PAPDHonorGuard #PAPDPipesandDrums #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Congratulations, Port Authority Police Officer Travis Jioia, PAPD Newark Liberty International Airport Command, a recipient of the Essex County Executive Public Safety Valor Award from the 200 Club of Essex County.
Police Officer Jioia was acknowledged for his actions on March 19, 2025, when while conducting a motor vehicle stop he detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. He also observed a quantity of marijuana in plain view. After initial contact, the operator put the vehicle in drive and fled. Fearing for the public's safety, Jioia followed the suspect who continued to flee until crashing the vehicle on Route 1 & 9 at the Route 21 merge. The operator exited the vehicle and continued to elude Jioia on foot. Police Officer Jioia was joined by additional Port Authority police officers resulting in a successful apprehension.
Subsequent to arrest, a .40 caliber handgun with a high-capacity magazine containing 15 rounds of ammunition and a quantity of marijuana packaged for possible distribution were recovered.
The Port Authority PBA thanks Police Officer Travis Jioia for his outstanding work protecting the people of New York, New Jersey, and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily.
#200clubofessexcounty #PAPD #PAPDNLIA #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026, World Trade Center; The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard and Pipes & Drums Band joined those from the NYPD and FDNY to help Tunnel To Towers send off its Steel Across America Tour. A special Tunnel To Towers truck displaying a 9/11 World Trade Center 16,000-pound steel beam, donated by the Port Authority of NY & NJ, began its 10,500-mile journey across 21 states and will make stops in 35 cities. The mission of the T2T Steel Across America during this 25th September 11, 2001, Remembrance Year is to remind and educate people about the heroism and sacrifices of 9/11 first responders. The T2T Steel Across America Tour will be on the road through September 2026. Learn more by visiting https://t2t.org All 9/11 World Trade Center Steel used in 9/11 memorials throughout our nation was donated by the Port Authority of NY &NJ. #PAPD #T2Tsteelacrossamerica #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Sunday, May 03, 2026
Rest in Peace, Crittenden County, Kentucky, Sheriff's Deputy Richard "Rick" Coyle, E.O.W. April 30, 2026.
Deputy Coyle succumbed to gunshot wounds received on April 2, 2026, while serving emergency guardian papers. He and other officers were met with gunfire as they approached the residence.
Deputy Coyle was 58 years old and served with the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office for two years. He previously served with the Chicago Police Department for 28 years where he was a member of the Chicago Police Department's Special Operations Division SWAT Team. It is reported he was involved in approximately 2,000 SWAT missions.
He is survived by his wife, sister, and nieces.
Rick, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #CrittendenCountySheriffsOffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Friday, May 01, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026, JFK International Airport, Queens, NYC;
An obstructed license plate led to a 26-year-old man being arrested and charged with multiple felonies.
PAPD police officers observed the vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Initial Investigation revealed the vehicle's license plate to be suspended. As the officers continued investigating, they found a false vehicle identification (VIN) plate affix over the authentic VIN plate. A computer check on the authentic VIN reported the vehicle was stolen in 2023.
In addition to possessing stolen property, the suspect was in possession of a quantity of narcotics and drug paraphernalia.
The police officers involved, pictured L-R: Devin Nieves, Sean Welsh and Sevastianos Papasevastos. Not pictured is Police Officer Fredrick Kirk.
#PAPD #PAPDJFK #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2026
Rest in Peace, Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew, E.O.W. April 25, 2026.
Police Officer Bartholomew was shot and killed by a robbery suspect he and his partner transported to a hospital for evaluation. His partner was also shot and seriously wounded.
Police Officer Bartholomew was 38 years old and served with the Chicago Police Department for ten years. His partner is a 57-year-old, 21-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department.
John, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #ChicagoPolice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2026
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Port Authority Police Captain John M. Collins. E.O.W. April 26, 2024.
Captain Collins succumbed to 9/11 Illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery.
Captain, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2026
Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Inc updated their status.
Posted on Saturday, April 25, 2026
The New York Mets honored fallen Port Authority Police Officer John Cortazzo, E.O.W. March 14, 2009, with his son, Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Cortazzo, throwing out the first pitch on Mets First Responders Night at CitiField.
The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard presented the Colors as our National Anthem was performed.
The Port Authority PBA thanks the New York Mets for remembering and honoring John.
#NYMETS #CitiField #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026