PAPBA News

On Thursday, October 30, a tense standoff at LaGuardia Airport involving an armed man ended successfully thanks to the professionalism of Port Authority cops. At approximately 3 p.m., Police Officers Danny Sun and Joseph Picillo were working a plainclothes detail in Terminal B when they observed a man quickly brandish a knife and stab another person in the head. The suspect fled, with Sun and Picillo in pursuit. The foot pursuit continued to the fourth level of the Terminal B parking garage, where the suspect stopped, turned and put his hand in his jacket pocket. Read More

Cheer on the Port Authority Police Department Armed Forces Association and join the celebration honoring our nation’s military veterans as the New York City Veterans Day Parade marches up Fifth Avenue on Tuesday, November 11. Read More

On Tuesday, October 28, in honor of National First Responders Day, the Port Authority PBA recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers and all first responders — on this day and every day. Their selfless commitment to the community should be appreciated and applauded by all. The Port Authority PBA thanks the courageous police officers of the Port Authority Police Department for their outstanding work serving the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions who use Port Authority facilities daily. Read More

Early Saturday morning, October 26, members of the PAPD Emergency Service Unit participated in a Port Authority Office of Emergency Management drill at the Harrison, New Jersey PATH Station, simulating a scenario involving a man trapped beneath a train car. PAPD ESU members used their skills, experience and specialized equipment to lift the 35-ton train car and stabilize it, ensuring it would not cause further injury to the victim or pose a risk to rescuers. Once the train was safely lifted, the victim was removed, assessed and transferred to the care of EMS. Read More