PSTA News

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy issued the following statement on Gov. Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s efforts to pass and sign House Bill 1300 into law, which provides for a 100 trooper increase in the commonwealth’s complement – the first increase in the Pennsylvania State Police complement since 2001. “Gov….

On October 25, 2023 the PSTA honored those who have made the ultimate sacrifice at the Interstate Route 84 Fallen Trooper Memorial Highway Welcome Center, located in Matamoras Pennsylvania. This year the names of three fallen Troopers were added to the wall. Trooper Martin Mack III; Trooper Branden Sisca; and Trooper Jacques Rougeau, Jr. We…

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy today issued the following statement on the shooting that killed one Trooper and severely injured another. “Pennsylvania has lost one hero while another fights for his life. The bravery of these Troopers and their loved ones will stay in our hearts forever.” #             #             #

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy issued the following statement on today’s 2023-24 budget proposal from Gov. Josh Shapiro: “Gov. Shapiro recognizes the first duty of government is the safety of its citizens. We would like to commend him for providing a dedicated funding stream for the Pennsylvania State Police and proposing four…

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      The annual Troopers Helping Troopers 2023 Hockey Tournament was held on January 14-15, 2023.  The Hockey Tournament is sponsored by Travel Champs, Hershey Bears, Dauphin County Commissioners, PSECU, PSTA, PSP Civics Association, and Eastern PA Hockey.       Troopers Helping Troopers Foundation is an organization that assists law enforcement families in times of need.  The…

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy today issued the following statement on the nomination of State Police Maj. Christopher Paris as the next commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police: “The PSTA is proud Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro has nominated one of our own to be the next leader of the first and finest law…

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) President David Kennedy today issued the following statement on the deadly rampage in Jordan Township: “Today, our Troopers put their own lives in jeopardy to protect a community in grave danger. The training and quick thinking of our Troopers protected more senseless loss of life in Jordan Township and the…

James Slocum, from the Northeast Retiree Troopers Association presented Samuel Nassan and Harry Dannehower, of Gray Nation, with a check for $7,500 during the State F.O.P Biennial Conference in Erie. This marks the second year in a row that the Association has made a sizeable donation to Gray Nation.