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  • Wednesday, October 15, 2025, George Washington Bridge;
Port Authority Police Officers Stanley O'Neil (L) and Cesar Moreno were on patrol when they observed a man climbing to the top of the fence on the George Washington Bridge North Walkway high over the Hudson River. Both officers acted swiftly, exiting their patrol vehicle, jumped a steel barrier, and closed distance with man. It became apparent that the man was distraught and contemplating ending his life. Using their training and compassionate understanding, O'Neil and Moreno created a dialogue with the man and were able to convince the man to return to safety. 
The man was transported to a hospital for the care he needed.
Another life saved by the PAPD. 
#PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDGWB #georgewashingtonbridge #papdprotectsnynj
  • Saturday, October 11, 2025, Manhattan, NYC;
Port Authority Police Department PATH Command police officers were alerted to a dog that was reported missing from its Jersey City home for numerous days. The dog, a Shiba Inu named Shohei, was seen on the loose in the PATH system,  wandering the tracks between New Jersey and New York.
PATH officers requested the PAPD Emergency Service Unit (ESU) to assist with the search. PAPD ESU Trucks 5 and 1 responded. 
In order to begin the search, the PATH Train Master had to cut all electric power to the tracks in the search area. Once the train master confirmed all power was off, the search began. Officers canvassed the area of the PATH WTC Station Track 2. Shohei was located, contained using an animal net, and transported to VEG Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Hoboken, NJ, and reunited with its owners.
Great work by PATH Patrol, PAPD ESU, PATH Train Master and PATH Operations. 
#PAPD #PAPDPATH #PATH #PATHTrainMaster #PATHOperations #PAPESU #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Monday, October 13, 2025, Columbus Day;
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. 
#PAPDColumbiaAssociation #ColumbusDay #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Join us on October 18th, 2025, for the Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament! Teams, including the defending champions, the United States Coast Guard, FDNY, NYPD, Port Authority PD, New Jersey State PBA, New Jersey State Police, United States Secret Service, and more! To purchase tickets, follow the link below: https://tixr.com/e/143893
#T2T #tunneltotowers #PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDHOCKEY #papdprotectsnynj
  • Congratulations to the PAPD Emerald Society on its 60th Anniversary.
The Emerald Society and friends celebrated the 60th Anniversary on Friday, October 3, 2025, at The Tailor Public House, 505 8th Avenue, NYC, with a gathering of great friends, food, beverages and music. 
The PBA Board was privileged to attend, and wishes the Emerald Society many more anniversaries. 
#PAPDEmeraldSociety #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Great Event, Great Fun, Great Cause. 
Get your seat in the P.O. Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation Tournament to support local first responders who serve and protect their communities. 
The Foundation is named in honor of Fallen Port Authority Police Officer Kenny Tietjen, E.O.W. 9/11/2001. Kenny gave his all on that horrible day so others may live.
Help the P.O. Ken Tietjen Memorial Foundation help first responders keep Kenny's selfless legacy alive.
You can also send a donation to:
The Ken Tietjen Foundation 
96 Middletown Road
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733
  • Rest in Peace, Escambia, Florida, Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Cassady, E.O.W. 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.
Deputy Cassady served with the Escambia Sheriff's Office for six years. He was 50 years old and survived by his wife.
Jeremy, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. 
#thesacrificecontinues #escambiasheriffsoffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace, Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Deputy Sheriff Charles Riley, E.O.W. 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 served with the Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office for six years and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. 
Charles, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. 
#thesacrificecontinues #IbervilleParishSheriffsOffice #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Rest in Peace, Sikeston, Missouri,  Police Officer Henry Franklin, E.O.W. 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 served with the Sikeston Department of Public Safety for 12 years and 4 months. He is survived by his wife and four children. 
Henry, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. 
#thesacrificecontinues #sikestondepartmentofpublicsafety #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Police Officer Arthur Ansert, E.O.W. 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 served with the Port Authority Police Department from May 8, 1972, until his death on October 8, 1973. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and is survived by his wife. 
Always Honored, Never Forgotten. 
#thesacrificecontinues #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Congratulations, PAPDFC and JFK Customs FC for putting on an outstanding charity soccer game. The game saw the PAPDFC outlast JFK Customs FC, 3 - 2, while raising funds for Tunnel to Towers. 
The Port Authority PBA congratulates the members of PAPDFC and JFK Customs FC for going all out to raise awareness and funds for the Tunnel to Towers mission. 
#PAPD #USCBP #PAPDFC #JFKCUSTOMSFC #T2T #tunneltotowers #soccer #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
  • Saturday, October 4, 2025, Queens, NYC;
The Port Authority Police Department DESI Society presented its inaugural Saturday Brunch at Luxe Noir, Ozone Park.
Port Authority PBA President Frank Conti congratulates PAPD DESI Society President Noble Varghese and his Executive Board on creating a successful and outstanding event.
#PAPD #PAPDDESI #papddesisociety #luxenoir #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj