The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Port Authority Police Sergeant John V. McCabe (EOW August 22, 1946). Sergeant McCabe was killed when he was thrown from the running board of a police emergency vehicle while involved in police action at the Holland Tunnel. He was the first member of the Port Authority Police Department killed in the line of duty. Sarge, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
PAPD Twins and MTAPD Express Charity Softball Game
On August 16, the PAPD Twins and the MTAPD Express faced off in a charity softball game at the home of the Long Island Ducks, Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, New York. The Express defeated the Twins in a slugfest, 29–9. The game raised funds for Beyond the Badge NY, which has a stated mission of “reducing the growing epidemic of first responder suicides.”
PAPBA Cigar and Whiskey Night
The PAPBA will be hosting its Cigar and Whiskey Night on October 1 at the Terrace Rooftop in Paramus, New Jersey. Join us for this highly anticipated event benefiting the PAPBA Widows and Children’s Fund. Admission is $200 per person, and tickets are on sale now. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and include a gift basket and acknowledgment at the event.
Blessing of Shields
To all members of the service and first responders, the Parish of St. Patrick in Bay Shore, New York, will hold its Blessing of Shields at Monsignor Purick Hall on Sunday, September 27. Please wear Class A/Dress Uniform.
PAPD Officers Arrest Three at PATH Station
On August 6, Port Authority Police Officers Samuel Guzman and Devon Moses were patrolling the World Trade Center PATH Station when they observed three individuals manipulating a PATH turnstile, allegedly to gain access without paying. The officers also recognized the individuals as people wanted in an active NYPD investigation involving online money transfer scams. The officers took the three suspects into custody and notified the NYPD detectives who issued the BOLO.
PAPD 38 Heroes Memorial Softball Tournament 2026
The annual PAPD 38 Heroes Memorial Softball Tournament will take place Thursday, September 17, at Stephen Gregg Park in Bayonne, New Jersey. PAPD commands and retirees, get your teams together for a great tournament as we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Always honor and never forget our fallen.