Port Authority Officers Compete in Boston and Jersey City Marathons
The PAPD Running Club excelled in Boston and Jersey City, with members participating in the Boston Marathon and the Jersey… Read More
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Port Authority Police officers cover a wide array of responsibilities. Our officers must be prepared to engage a terrorist target at a moment’s notice while having the grace to respectfully connect with a runaway child.
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The New York Mets honored fallen Port Authority Police Officer John Cortazzo, E.O.W. March 14, 2009, with his son, Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Cortazzo, throwing out the first pitch on Mets First Responders Night at CitiField.
The Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard presented the Colors as our National Anthem was performed.
The Port Authority PBA thanks the New York Mets for remembering and honoring John.
#NYMETS #CitiField #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026;
The Port Authority Police Department celebrated "Bring Your Kids To Work Day" at PAPD Commands, and Headquarters, and PAPD SOD, along with Port Authority of NY & NJ civilian workforce units.
Here are some photos from the George Washington Bridge and New Jersey Marine Terminals.
#takeyourkidstoworkday #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Rest in Peace, Thomasville, Alabama, Police Officer Dallas Hinton, E.O.W. 4/22/2026.
Police Officer Hinton was killed in a fiery crash after his patrol vehicle and a truck collided in the early morning hours on Wednesday.
Police Officer Hinton was 25 years old and served with the Thomasville Police Department for two years. He was also a United States Marine Corps veteran.
He was recently engaged to be married.
He is survived by his fiancée, parents and two sisters.
Dallas, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #thomasvillepolicedepartment #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026, Queens, NYC;
Tonight, the New York Mets will honor the life and sacrifice of Port Authority Police Officer John Cortazzo, E.O.W. March 14, 2009, as his son, Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Cortazzo, throws the first pitch in the pre-game ceremonies of the Mets - Minnesota Twins game at CitiField.
Anthony will be joined by the Port Authority Police Department Honor Guard as they present the Colors during our National Anthem.
The PAPD will also display a PAPD Special Operations Division Emergency Service Unit Truck in front of CitiField. Anthony's father was a longtime Special Operations Division K9 officer.
You can watch the pre-game ceremonies on MLB.TV and SNY.
The game begins at 7:10pm. Tune in earlier to watch the pre-game ceremonies.
#NYMETS #CitiField #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026
The @papdrunningclub excelled in Boston and Jersey City with members running in the Boston Marathon and Jersey City Marathon & Half Marathon proudly representing the Port Authority Police Department.
Police Officer Alex Salzman, PAPD Bus Terminal Command, ran the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20, 2026. This was Alex's fourth marathon.
Police Officers Luisa Diaz and Susan Zambrano, PAPD Newark Airport Command, ran their first half marathons in the Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Police Officer Geraldo Dela Cruz, PAPD LaGuardia Airport Command, ran his second marathon in Jersey City last Sunday. P.O. Dela Cruz is the founder of the PAPD Running Club.
Up next for the PAPD Running Club is the New York Road Runners Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The Brooklyn Half Marathon starts in Prospect Park and finishes on the Coney Island Boardwalk.
The Port Authority PBA congratulates Luisa, Susan, Alex, and Geraldo on their achievements and wishes them success in their future running activities.
@papdrunningclub #PAPD #PAPBA ##papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026, Boston, Massachusetts;
The Port Authority PBA was on scene providing support for the Boston Police Department and area law enforcement agencies for the 130th Boston Marathon and Patriots’ Day events.
Every year since the April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, the PBA has responded to Boston setting up a comfort station for law enforcement officers working the marathon. Even during the April 2013 shootout in Watertown, the PBA relocated to that location providing support for the officers pursuing the suspects.
This year the PBA rolled out its new support vehicle, PBA Truck 1928. Truck 1928 is outfitted to provide support for PBA functions, PAPD mobilizations, funerals and events that require PBA support.
The PBA Boston Marathon support staff included Police Officers Cesar Morales, Brian Ahern, Shaun Kehoe, Nick Brucato, Tariq Abdool, Mike Bunero, TJ McPike, Vincent Ricci and Mike Ulaky.
#PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj #PBATruck1928 #bostonmarathon
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Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Staten Island, NY;
A Port Authority police officer was on patrol on the Staten Island Expressway when the officer’s patrol vehicle was rear-ended by a truck. The officer sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The Port Authority PBA reminds all to drive with situational awareness for your safety and that of others.
#PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDSIB #papdprotectsnynj
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Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Recently, Port Authority Police Officer Manuel Martinez, PAPD Newark Liberty International Airport Command, became aware that the Abington Avenue School in Newark, New Jersey, had little or no outdoor recess equipment for its children. PO Martinez contacted the school and asked the staff to make a wish list. The police officers of the NLIA Command went to work and fulfilled the school's recess equipment needs.
View the wonderful video created by the Abington Avenue School of the children enjoying the equipment.
Photo of PAPD officers with Abington Avenue School children and teachers, L-R, Top: Police Officers Kelly Kuzirian, Alexander Liriano, Bernardo Ortega, Natalie Cordero. Bottom: Police Officers Emmanuel Rodriguez, Manuel Martinez.
Great community outreach by the PAPD NLIA Command.
#PAPD #AbingtonAvenueSchool #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2026
Great job by Port Authority Police Officer Amanda Walker!
Recently, Police Officer Walker was on patrol in the World Trade Center Oculus Transportation Hub when she was approached by a woman concerned about a man who was lying face down and not moving. As P.O. Walker located the subject she found he was accompanied by a sleeping pit bull dog.
Walker was able to determine the man was unconscious and requested EMS. She then maintained a safe distance knowing the dog could be aggressive.
A short time later, the dog awoke and while unprovoked viciously charged toward Walker. The dog jumped up, attacking Walker biting down on her left hand. Though injured, Walker was able to control the dog restricting its movements averting danger to rush hour commuters and responding officers, allowing the officers to attend further to the unconscious man.
A PAPD Emergency Service Unit team arrived and was able to take custody of the pit bull with the assistance of the Animal Care Center.
The PBA thanks Police Officer Walker for her courageous actions protecting the public and her fellow officers.
#PAPD #PAPBA #PAPDWTC #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2026
Rest in Peace, LaFlore County, Oklahoma, Sheriff's Deputy Thomas LeMay, E.O.W. 4/19/2026.
Deputy LeMay and a Wister, Oklahoma, police officer were dispatched to conduct a welfare check on an individual in a residence near Wister. Upon arrival, they were met with a barrage of gunfire starting a four-hour gunfight. Deputy LeMay was fatally shot. The Wister officer was shot and wounded and is now hospitalized in stable condition.
Deputy LeMay is survived by his daughter.
Thomas, rest in the Lord's eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
#thesacrificecontinues #laflorecountysheriff #PAPD #PAPBA #papdprotectsnynj
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2026