On Tuesday, May 12, Honor 37, the New York division of Law Enforcement United (LEU), arrived in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow LEU members and was welcomed by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), LEU’s primary beneficiary. Members of Honor 37 completed their annual National Police Week 300-mile cycling tour from the World Trade Center to Washington, D.C., raising funds for C.O.P.S. while riding in memory of fallen law enforcement officers. Honor 37 was named in honor of the 37 Port Authority police officers killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The Port Authority PBA congratulates Honor 37 on completing its mission and continuing to always honor and never forget our heroes.
Honoring the Fallen During National Police Week
National Police Week, held May 10–16, is a time to remember and honor the more than 24,000 law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. It is the police officer, peace officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, correction officer, marshal and agent who stand on the line confronting crime, disorder, anarchy, unimaginable tragedy, savage violence and never-ending sadness. It is a job not meant for most, but for those who swore the sacred oath, we all owe a debt of gratitude.
24th Annual 9/11 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
On Saturday, May 9, Honor 37 — named in memory of the 37 Port Authority police officers killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, while rescuing thousands from the World Trade Center — held its 24th 9/11 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony to begin its four-day cycling tour to Washington, D.C., kicking off National Police Week. Honor 37 was blessed to have Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop emeritus of New York, offer a prayer for the safety of all law enforcement officers, as well as the Honor 37 riders and support staff, as they journey to D.C.
Happy Mother’s Day From the Port Authority PBA
The Port Authority PBA wishes all the moms out there a happy Mother’s Day filled with the love and joy of family. Please keep in mind all the moms, especially our PAPD moms, who cannot be with their families today as they protect you and your loved ones on this special day.
State of New York Police Officers Memorial Ceremony
On May 5, police from throughout New York State gathered to honor fallen law enforcement officers at the State of New York Police Officers Memorial for the 2026 Remembrance Ceremony. The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard, Pipes and 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.
In Remembrance: Retired PAPD Police Officer Robert Vogt
The Port Authority PBA was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Port Authority Police Officer Robert Vogt on May 2. Vogt began his PAPD career with his appointment on January 5, 1970, serving 20 years protecting the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. During his career, he served in the PAPD Lincoln Tunnel Command, Central Police Pool and Port Authority Police JFK Airport Command. He also served our nation in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War veteran. Aside from his public service, he was the brother-in-law of fallen New York City firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, at the World Trade Center, and the brother-in-law of Frank Siller, founder of Tunnel to Towers. Robert, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace.