PAPBA News

On Thursday, November 6, a man with a violent criminal history brandished a firearm and threatened two young men near Journal Square in Jersey City. The victims quickly alerted Police Officers Philip Campo and James Gonzalez of the PAPD PATH Precinct, providing a description of the suspect. Campo and Gonzalez canvassed the area and located the suspect, who led them on a foot pursuit that ended with his apprehension inside an office building along the Jersey City waterfront. Read More

The Port Authority PBA acknowledges the lifesaving efforts of Lynbrook, New York, Police Officer Patrick Kelly while waiting to board an American Airlines flight at LaGuardia Airport on November 1. Police Officer Kelly, a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel infantry officer and the 4th Marine Division operations officer, was on military orders waiting for his flight in the American Express Lounge in Terminal B when he heard someone yell, “Call 9-1-1, call 9-1-1!” Kelly observed a panicked woman whose 88-year-old husband had become unresponsive and unconscious. Read More

The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Sergeant Lawrence Guarnieri (EOW 11/4/2014). Sergeant Guarnieri succumbed to a 9/11 illness contracted during his heroic and selfless work in the toxic environment of the World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery. Sarge, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Port Authority Police Officer Hitler M. McLeod (EOW 11/3/1961). Police Officer McLeod was shot and killed while taking police action during a robbery in progress. Police Officer McLeod was 27 years old and had served with the Port Authority Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and son. Rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Join the Port Authority Police Muslim Officers Society for its Hookah and Cigar Night on November 10. The event, held at Sultan Palace Restaurant in Clifton, will feature cigars, hookah, Mediterranean food, a live DJ, raffles and more. Please RSVP via Zelle or Venmo. Read More

Join the Port Authority Police Department Soccer Team in celebrating another successful season on December 2! Enjoy an evening featuring a premium open bar, signature cocktails, an exquisite five-course dinner, music, raffles and more at Arca Restaurant in Lincoln Park. Please RSVP by calling (212) 810-0747 or by sending a direct message to PAPD F.C. on Instagram at instagram.com/papdfc. Read More