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Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Rest in Peace El Paso County, Colorado, Sheriff's Office Deputy Andrew Peery, E.O.W. 8/7/2022.
Deputy Peery was shot and killed after responding to a shots fired call. The suspect escaped and has not been apprehended.
Deputy Andrew Peery was 39 years old and served with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Andrew, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #elpasocountysheriffsoffice #elpasocounty #PAPD #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA

Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2022
Saturday, August 6, 2022;
Port Authority Police Officer Andrew Vignapiano (L), Sergeant Brian Fink (C), Detective Martin Van Strien (R) and Police Officer Sean Dunne ( not pictured) joined 200 swimmers, including 50 United States Navy SEALS, in the 4th Annual SEAL Swim Run.
The event, raising funds for the GI GO Fund, began with all entering the Hudson River from Liberty State Park, Jersey City, New Jersey, and swimming to the Statue of Liberty. The swimmers exited the river at Miss Liberty and performed 100 push ups in honor of America's liberties and 22 pull ups to acknowledge the 22 veterans that commit suicide each day. Once back in the water they finished their cross-Hudson River swim at South Cove Marina in Battery Park, Lower Manhattan.
Back on land, they began a one-mile run, carrying American Flags, to the American Response Monument ,(the Horse Soldier Statue) in Liberty Park at the World Trade Center Campus to honor the victims of September 11, 2001 and all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the Post-9/11 Wars.
GI GO Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization assisting veterans, active-duty personnel, their families with finding employment, connecting to ther benefits and assessing housing opportunities. Learn more by visiting https://gigo.org
#gigo #sealswim #veterans #USNAVY #USMC #ARMY #USAF #USCoastGuard #PAPD #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA #PAPDMARINEPATROL #PAPDWTC
Photos 1 and 4 by PANYNJ

Photos from Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Inc's post
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2022
Rest in Peace Wayne County, North Carolina, Sheriff's Office Sergeant Matthew Fishman, E.O.W. 8/2/2022.
Sergeant Fishman and two deputies were serving involuntary commitment papers on an individual who opened fire on them. Sergeant Fishman was shot and succumbed to his wounds. He was 38 years old and was a member of the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. Sergeant Fishman is survived by his wife, two children and his father.
Matthew, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #waynecountysheriffsoffice #WayneCountyNC #PAPD #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA

Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2022

One of the victims suffered lacerations to his head, neck and abdomen and was transported to Bellevue Hospital.
Pool game dispute leads to stabbing at NYC Port Authority bar
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2022
Thursday, August 4, 2022, Manhattan, NYC,
Members of Congress Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader and Nicole Malliotakis, NY-11, attended a Law Enforcement Roundtable hosted by New York City Detectives' Endowment Association President Paul DiGiacomo to discuss the New York City crime crisis and challenges facing police.
In attendance were various leaders of law enforcement unions that included Port Authority Police Benevolent Association President Frank Conti and Treasurer Steve Ekizian. President Conti said the discussions also, "focused on nationwide pro-police programs and eliminating the concept of across-the-board police defunding. "
Joining Leader McCarthy and Representative Malliotakis were George Santos, Congressional candidate, NY-3, New York State Assemblyman and NY-18 Congressional candidate Colin Schmitt, 99th District, Alison Esposito, New York State Lieutenant Governor candidate and Anthony D'Esposito, Congressional candidate, NY-4.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPD #PAPBA #NYPD #NYCDEA

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Posted on Friday, August 05, 2022
Join the Port Authority Police Columbia Association Tunnel2Towers 5K Run & Walk Team. Use the link below.
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#papdcolumbia #tunnel2towers #t2t #PAPD #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA #PANYNJ #PAPD37

Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2022
Monday, August 1, 2022, George Washington Bridge.
A man threatening to end his life by jumping from the north walkway of the George Washington Bridge brought together the expertise of the PAPD and NYPD to save his life.
Monday evening the PAPD was alerted to the man's dire situation after being contacted by an acquaintance of the man who received cellphone photos and information indicating the harm he wanted to do to himself. New York City Special Operations Division also notified the PAPD of information that the man was armed with a knife.
During a PAPD canvas of the bridge, Port Authority Police Officer Nick Vuksanovich located the man mid span on the outer ledge of the north walkway. The walkway's outer ledge and the walkway were separated by a newly installed twelve foot fence, presenting responders with a difficult rescue. PO Vuksanovich, joined by NYPD ESU Police Officer Rossomando, created a dialogue with the man lasting approximately three hours. Vuksanovich asked the man if he had a knife which he confirmed but refused to surrender. He further stated,, "I am not coming to the other side, I want to jump..." NYPD Aviation and Harbor units set up a perimeter above and below the scene.
While Vuksanovich and Rossomando kept the man engaged, PAPD ESU created a rescue plan and performed a dry run out of sight of the man. Once confident the plan was viable it was put into action.
Using special equipment PAPD ESU officers were able to cut out a section of the fence, away from the man. PAPD ESU Police Officer Joe Burzinski donned a harness, crawled through the opening onto the six inch ledge high above the Hudson River and made his way to the man. Burzinski used his body protecting the man by trapping him between himself and the fence. Burzinski was able to move the man to safety.
A precise and exceptional rescue by two agencies working together using their professionalism, experience and dedication to save a life. Outstanding job!
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPD #PAPBA #PANYNJ #NYPD #PAPDESU #NYPDESU
#PAPDGWB #NYPDAVIATION #NYPDHARBOR #GWB

Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2022
Recently, the PAPD George Washington Bridge Command was alerted to an abandoned vehicle in the vicinity of Bruce Reynolds Boulevard and Lemoine Avenue in Fort Lee, New Jersey. When patrol units responded they found an abandoned 2016 Mercedes Benz that was still running. A computer check revealed the vehicle was stolen out of Newark, New Jersey. An employee of a local business told the officers five individuals exited the vehicle and ran in different directions. The PAPD broadcasted information to other police departments. Fort Lee police officers responded to assist in a canvas for the fleeing individuals. The canvas resulted in the arrest of four juveniles and an adult in different locations. All were returned to the PAPD GWB Command for further investigation and processing.
The four juveniles were released to parent. The adult was charged with Receiving Stolen Property and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance.
A great effort by two outstanding police departments.
#PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPD #PAPBA #FortLeePD #FLPD #GWB


Photos from Port Authority Police Benevolent Association Inc's post
Posted on Monday, August 01, 2022
Rest in Peace Elwood, Indiana, Police Officer Noah Shahnavaz, E.O.W. 7/31/2022.
Police Officer Shahnavaz, a 24-year-old United States Army veteran, conducted a motor vehicle stop at approximately 2AM Sunday. The operator exited the vehicle with a gun, opened fire fatally shooting P.O. Shahnavaz. The shooter fled, continuing shooting at pursuing police officers until captured. It is reported the suspect is a felon who was previously convicted for shooting at police officers.
P.O. Shahnavaz served with the Elwood Police Department for eleven months. He is survived by his parents and siblings.
Noah, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #ElwoodPolice #ElwoodIndiana #PAPD #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #PAPBA

Posted on Monday, August 01, 2022