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Thank you to Troopers Goodall, Gagliardi, Crivelli and Barravecchio from the Washington Barracks for playing in Trooper Joshua’s latest nerf gun battle at Children’s Hospital. Joshua is battling Krabbes disease. You can read more about his journey here: https://www.facebook.com/PRAYERSFORTROOPERJOSH
The PSTA would like to thank those that contributed their time, toys and financial support towards this years FOP/PSTA Toy Drive. On December 16, 2019 Troopers from across the Commonwealth gathered to distribute toys to our fallen Brothers and Sisters. We would like to thank PA FOP Toy Drive Coordinator James Harrity for his time…
The National Troopers Coalition (NTC) takes positions on important issues that affect the safety of our members. To further these goals, the NTC partners with other groups to make sure we are successful. One important issue we weighin on is opposing bigger and heavier trucks on our nationsroadways. The organization that has led the way…
On May 21, 2019, Corporal Minnucci presented PSTA president David Kennedy with an award of appreciation. Sunny Day Camp began in 2016 and was the vision of Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Samantha Minnucci. Sunny Day Camp was created and implemented in Chester County, PA. Through its huge success it is currently being expanded across the…
Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Trooper First Class Donald C. Brackett. “Our prayers and condolences go to the family of Trooper Donald C. Brackett. Trooper Brackett will forever be remembered as an extraordinary individual and a hero. Trooper Brackett’s oath was to serve…
Pennsylvania state troopers accept the dangers of their job. So do our loved ones. It’s the price we pay for seeking to serve our communities. But we cannot accept when a so-called nonprofit tries to restrict the health care benefits for active and retired troopers and their families. That’s exactly what will happen if behemoth…
Pennsylvania unions and business groups react to today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that said government employees cannot be forced to contribute money to unions that represent their respective work sectors. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf: “The Court’s decision is a major step backward for working families and the middle class. For generations, unions in our country…
In the U.S., only one of the 50 states does not allow local police to use radar to enforce speed limits. You’re living in it. Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police do use radar. But by law, municipal police may not use radar, even though it is much more efficient than the line of sight timing (LOST…
Pennsylvania state troopers are working harder than ever before as our department continues to be stretched incredibly thin. Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania General Assembly have — and continue to provide — our department with new cadet classes each year, but we simply cannot keep up with retirements within our ranks. Currently, our ranks…