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. Read More
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. Read More
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Police Officer Arthur Ansert (EOW 10/8/1973). Police Officer Ansert was struck and killed by an intoxicated driver while conducting a motor vehicle stop on the Van Wyck Expressway. He was 25 years old and had served with the Port Authority Police Department from May 8, 1972, until his death on October 8, 1973. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was survived by his wife. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More
On Saturday, October 4, in Queens, New York City, the Port Authority Police Department DESI Society presented its inaugural Saturday Brunch at Luxe Noir in Ozone Park. Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti congratulates PAPD DESI Society President Noble Varghese and his executive board on an outstanding and successful event. Read More
Congratulations to PAPD FC and JFK Customs FC for organizing an outstanding charity soccer game. The PAPD FC outlasted JFK Customs FC, 3–2, while raising funds for Tunnel to Towers. Read More
National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) President Mick McHale will receive the Police Conference of New York Floyd Holloway Sr. Distinguished Service Award at the general meeting on Monday, October 6, in recognition of his commitment to law enforcement and his advocacy for officers nationwide in Washington, D.C. Read More
