PRESS RELEASE: Encon Officers, Forest Rangers, and Park Police Officers Come to the Rescue During Recent Extreme Storms Specialized Officers Responded to Catastrophe Caused by Historic Torrential Rain
Friday, July 14, 2023Albany, NY (July 14, 2023) – As many New Yorkers’ lives were put in jeopardy due to the recent historic rainstorms, Governor Hochul once again called upon members of the PBA of New York State (PBANYS) and their specialized skills to help avert disaster and assist those in need.
PRESS RELEASE: PBA of New York State Names Kurt Nolan New Executive Director and Counsel - Former State University Police Inspector Brings Law Enforcement and Organized Labor Experience to New Role
Friday, July 14, 2023Albany, NY (July 14, 2023) – The PBA of New York State, the union representing nearly 1,200 state law enforcement officers including University Police, Park Police, Environmental Conservation Officers, and Forest Rangers is pleased to announce that Kurt D. Nolan, Esq. has accepted the position of Executive Director and Counsel upon the retirement of current Executive Director and Counsel Seth Agata.
PRESS RELEASE: Rise in Shark Attacks Prompts Encon and Park Police to Call for More Funding and Equipment to Protect Public - Says DEC Should Immediately Reinstate Overtime Funding for Officers
Friday, July 07, 2023Albany, NY (July 6, 2023) – The recent surge in shark attacks at Long Island beaches has triggered the PBA of New York State (PBANYS), the union representing state Environmental Conservation and Park Police Officers, to call on the state to restore overtime budgets, make needed investments in patrol boats and drones, and provide compensation and retirement parity so that agencies can field a full complement of diverse and highly trained officers to protect the public.
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Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Over the past 20 years, New York State University Police have trained more than 450 police officers from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on how to utilize mountain bikes effectively in their patrol and enforcement duties.
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