We are disappointed that the New York City Columbus Day Parade has been canceled, yet we stand with our brothers and sisters of the PAPD Columbia Association in celebrating Italian heritage.
P.O. Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation Third Annual Charity Texas Hold ’Em Tournament
Great event. Great fun. Great cause. Get your seat in the P.O. Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, to be held on October 23 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the North Centerville Volunteer Fire Company in Hazlet. The event supports local first responders who serve and protect our communities.
PAPD Emerald Society Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Congratulations to the PAPD Emerald Society on its 60th anniversary! The Emerald Society and friends celebrated the anniversary on Friday, October 3, at Tailor Public House in New York City with an evening of great friends, food, beverages and music. The PBA wishes the Emerald Society many more anniversaries.
In Remembrance: Iberville Parish Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley
Rest in peace, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley (EOW 10/6/2025). Deputy Riley was shot and killed by a suspect being questioned in connection with a sex crime investigation. Another deputy was shot and wounded and is currently in critical condition. Deputy Riley had served with the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office for six years and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
In Remembrance: Sikeston Police Officer Henry Franklin
Rest in peace, Sikeston, Missouri, Police Officer Henry Franklin (EOW 10/6/2025). Police Officer Franklin was shot and killed while serving a warrant as a member of a tactical team. He was 41 years old and had served with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for 12 years and four months. He is survived by his wife and four children.
In Remembrance: Escambia Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Cassady
Rest in peace, Escambia, Florida, Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Cassady (EOW 7/15/2025). On October 29, 2010, Deputy Cassady responded to a domestic violence incident. Once on scene, Deputy Cassady and two other deputies were shot by a suspect holding a female hostage as a shield. Deputy Cassady was critically wounded, losing both kidneys and suffering many medical issues during the ensuing years. He succumbed to his wounds on July 15, 2025.