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A Few Good Women and Men: Port Authority Police Heroes of 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Roz Hamlett, Portfolio Editor Click each photo to learn about these heroes and their service to the region  Some of the bravest and best people in the world wear the Port Authority uniform and badge, delivering babies, defibrillating ailing … Continue reading →

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The First Port Authority Police: A Few Husky Men!

Posted on July 30, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

On June 1, 1928, 40 young men signed up to become the original Port Authority Police Force.  They were the first officers of a force that would later become the largest transportation-related force in the United States. Screened from some … Continue reading →

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