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97-593: The Port Authority Police Department was created in June 1928 when 40 men were selected to police the Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing . These original officers were known as Bridgemen, nine of whom were later promoted to the rank of Bridgemaster, or Sergeant. The force grew in number with the opening of Port Authority facilities such as the Holland Tunnel in 1927, three Metropolitan Airports and

194-573: A Glock 19 9mm handgun as their service pistol , expandable baton, can of pepper spray, handcuffs, whistle, flashlight, bullet resistant vest, and a radio that is directly linked to the Central Dispatcher and other Port Authority officers. Currently, the department utilizes numerous vehicles in its fleet including Ford Police Interceptor Utilitys , Chevrolet Impalas , Chevrolet Tahoes , Dodge Chargers , and Harley Davidson motorcycles . The department also utilizes numerous boats . At

291-456: A 12 ft (3.7 m) outer shoulder and 5 ft (1.5 m) inner shoulder. The westbound span features a new 10 ft (3.0 m) walkway for pedestrians and cyclists. In addition, permanent access roads would be built under the bridge on land for maintenance, security, and construction purposes. Lastly, space would be left in between the two bridges to accommodate potential mass-transit services. For mass transit, studies indicated that

388-491: A K-9 Narcotics Detection Unit. The Canine unit, which consists of 45 police officers, three sergeants, one inspector, and 48 dogs, patrols all Port Authority facilities on a 24-hour basis. Port Authority Police officers who are members of the K-9 unit must pass a challenging and demanding physical, a physical agility course, participate in a group interview and complete a minimum of 400 hours of K-9 training. The most popular dog in

485-629: A Marine Terminal in the 1940s, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal in the 1950s. The Port Authority also assumed control of the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad, rebranding it as the PATH . The PAPD protects three major airports: Newark Liberty International , John F. Kennedy International , and LaGuardia , which handle over 140 million air passengers, over 1.2 million flights, and over 2.2 million tons of air cargo annually. Together,

582-430: A New Jersey State Trooper. In the beginning of the film, he is taking the entry course in the police academy and several training instructors are seen as well as some officers in dress uniforms in the background. Until 1949, the state police provided a meal to patrol officers at the nearest station which was replaced with a meal allowance so they did not need to leave the area where they were patrolling. The IRS challenged

679-568: A badge number. Training for recruits takes place at the State Police Academy located in Sea Girt, New Jersey . The academy is both physically and mentally demanding on the recruit. The recruits live at the academy during the week and are responsible for the upkeep of the barracks and academy grounds, as well as their equipment and uniforms. The curriculum consists of ten units of study that increase in difficulty and complexity over

776-426: A bus-only lane was not economically viable but that a high-occupancy vehicle lane open to buses as well as high-occupancy autos would be appropriate during rush hours if traffic supported it. Provision for rail transit was rejected; however, planners decided that whatever alternative was constructed, the design and structural integrity should ideally be able to be retrofitted for such at a later date. The suggestion for

873-423: A distinctive uniform for regular patrol duties, which is normally reserved for "Class A" functions in nearby state police forces ( Delaware , New York , and Pennsylvania ). The uniform originated from Schwarzkopf's time in the U.S. Army Cavalry. The winter uniform consists of a French blue Army-style coat, known as a blouse, with brass buttons, and gold triangular patches, with "N.J." on the right lapel and "S.P." on

970-698: A freight rail connection was dismissed as uneconomical. Also as part of the construction, improvements to approaches and nearby interchanges were made. These include the New Jersey Turnpike exit 13 toll plaza, the Staten Island toll plaza, and the Interstate 278 / NY 440 interchange. In addition, while separate from the bridge replacement project, the New Jersey Department of Transportation may construct full movements at

1067-612: A full replacement option was followed by the submittal of several design alternatives, alongside a "no build" option. The new bridge design, upon the completion of the westbound span, also included additional lanes of traffic, high-speed E-ZPass lanes, and a reconstruction and widening of Interstate 278 from exit 4 in New York ( NY 440 south) to Route 439 in New Jersey. The span was demolished starting in January 2018, after

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1164-720: A lawsuit filed by Musarra in federal court, Stazzone and Gosa then took her to the State Police barracks in Washington, NJ. Once there, a supervisor viewed the tape of the arrest and informed Musarra that her arrest had been a mistake. In March 2017, the New Jersey State Police sent Musarra a letter stating that her allegations of false arrest and illegal search had been substantiated. Later that year, in August 2017, Musarra settled her federal lawsuit related to

1261-549: A single-span bridge instead of twin bridges. The twin-bridge alternative was dropped because of a height restriction set up by the FAA to prevent interferences with flights at Newark Liberty International Airport . The Goethals Bridge towers were not to exceed 272 feet in height and required to slant outwards because of aircraft flight patterns. This would also prevent ice from falling onto the roadway during winter months. Public open houses were held in Staten Island and Elizabeth , and

1358-525: A speeding car, driven by Joshua Wigglesworth, when he failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of Stagecoach and Tuckahoe Roads in Marmora, an unincorporated part of Upper Township, Cape May County . He then collided with a minivan occupied by two sisters, 17-year-old Jacqueline and 19-year-old Christina Becker, which then collided with another vehicle occupied by Robert Taylor and his son Michael. Jacqueline and Christina Becker were pronounced dead at

1455-575: A tax return arguing that, unlike the actual meal, the meal allowance was taxable. In Commissioner v. Kowalski , the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the IRS that the income was now taxable. In the late 1990s, both the Maryland and New Jersey State Police agencies were subject to allegations of racial profiling which claimed that black motorists were being pulled over disproportionately on

1552-637: A van they stopped for speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike. The four passengers in the van were unarmed. The troopers said they fired, wounding three of the four minority men inside, when the van lurched back toward them. This also started the investigation of possible racial profiling within law enforcement in New Jersey. On December 1, 2003, Trooper Justin Hopson filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Camden. Hopson alleged in his complaint that he

1649-479: A variety of searches at Port Authority facilities and are also used by many other government agencies. This unit experienced what might be the first loss ever of an American police dog due to international terrorism when Sirius, PAPD Badge #17, died in the collapse of the World Trade Center's South Tower. Sirius' remains were recovered in 2002, and ceremoniously removed with full honors. In June 1998,

1746-629: A year of intense reviews and grading. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) bestowed the honor at a meeting of their commissioners in Montreal , Quebec . The award is the culmination of a two-year process that included on-site inspections from a national team representing the commission. Assessors examined files, conducted panel interviews of staff members, inspected facilities, and performed ride-a-longs with troopers. Accreditation brings several significant benefits. Primarily, it improves public safety services by comparing

1843-587: Is also the home to New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The STMC is staffed 24/7 and is responsible for the coordination and logistics of statewide resources during major incidents within the State of New Jersey. As of 2007, the demographics of the New Jersey State Police was as follows: The New Jersey State Police, as of July 2007, received a coveted law enforcement accreditation after more than

1940-592: Is at the discretion of the Superintendent of Police/Director, Public Safety Department. Port Authority Police officers are classified as police officers in New Jersey and as New York State police officers under paragraph e, subdivision of the state Criminal Procedure Law. With the status of police officer, they are permitted to serve warrants , make arrests, use physical and deadly force, carry and use firearms , carry and use handcuffs , and issue summonses . All Port Authority Police officers are equipped with

2037-598: Is located in Jersey City, NJ, with a Regional Training Center located at Kennedy Airport. Training given to recruits includes New York and New Jersey law, behavioral sciences, public relations, police practices and procedures, laws of arrest, court procedures and testimony. They are also trained in rules of evidence, defensive tactics, first aid, fire fighting, police patrol and traffic duty, firearms training, defensive and pursuit driving, water safety and rescue. Throughout their careers, Port Authority Police officers return to

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2134-540: The Bayonne , Goethals , and George Washington Bridges , and the Outerbridge Crossing , the duties of PAPD officers are patrol, traffic control, hazardous cargo inspections, truck weigh and emergency services, as well as enforcement for violations of motor vehicle laws. Police at these crossings have also instituted programs that maintain a constant campaign against drunk driving. The Port Authority operates

2231-536: The California Highway Patrol . Bruce Springsteen 's album Nebraska (1982) contains the dark song "State Trooper" in which a traveller on the New Jersey Turnpike , a desperate man who has committed unknown crimes, hopes that he won't be pulled over by a State Trooper. This song was used in The Sopranos . New Jersey Turnpike ridin' on a wet night 'neath the refinery's glow, out where

2328-590: The Campaign hat in Delaware and Pennsylvania) is worn, with two straps—one going over the crown, giving the uniform a distinctive, imposing appearance. The NJSP is one of only five state police forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts; the Troopers' badge is only worn on their hat. For this reason, it is unusual to see a Trooper without his/her cover on. Enlisted Troopers wear their applicable rank on

2425-572: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The results of the FAA investigation cited numerous instances where Port Authority Police did not properly maintain training records that are mandated by the FAA. The FAA also discovered numerous instances where Port Authority Police permitted untrained officers to be placed in firefighter positions. Thousands of violations were found to be occurring for many years. A Federal consent order

2522-524: The Interstate 278 / U.S. Route 1/9 junction to coincide with the bridge's replacement. On April 24, 2013, the Port Authority approved the $ 1.5-billion Goethals Bridge Project for preliminary funding, and broke ground in May 2014. The old bridge was closed on June 9, 2017, with eastbound traffic using the new eastbound bridge starting on June 10 and westbound traffic opening the next day. Initially,

2619-745: The New Jersey State Police , the New York City Police Department , United States Customs and Border Protection , and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration . Members of the Criminal Investigations Bureau also work as part of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force to prevent terrorist activities in the region. The Port Authority Police Emergency Service Unit was founded in 1983, over the objections of

2716-504: The New Jersey Turnpike and on Interstate 95 . A nationwide controversy erupted, which ultimately resulted in a federal monitor watching over the New Jersey State Police. In a consent decree , the New Jersey State Police agreed to adopt a new policy that no individual may be detained based on race, unless said individual matches the description of a specific suspect. The consent decree was dissolved on September 21, 2009. On April 23, 1998, Troopers James Kenna and John Hogan opened fire on

2813-540: The New York City Police Department (NYPD), the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), New York City Sheriff's Office , New York State Court Officers , and federal law enforcement officers, along with countless other uniformed and civilian first responders, helped to greatly minimize the loss of life resulting from the plane strikes and subsequent building collapse events. The Port Authority Police suffered

2910-465: The Panama Canal and was the first consulting engineer of the Port Authority. The eastbound span opened on June 10, 2017, at which time the original span was closed. The old cantilever span was dismantled in January 2018 and the new westbound span opened on May 21, 2018. The original Goethals bridge was a four lane steel truss cantilever design by John Alexander Low Waddell , who also designed

3007-431: The U.S. state of New Jersey . It is a general-powers police agency with statewide jurisdiction, designated by troop sectors. As with other state police organizations, the primary reason for the creation of the New Jersey State Police was for the protection of rural areas that had never had law enforcement, beyond a local sheriff, who was often not able to provide suitable police services. Legislation for its creation

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3104-548: The United States . The spans cross a strait known as Arthur Kill , and replaced a cantilever bridge span built in 1928. The bridge is operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey . The New Jersey side is about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south of Newark Liberty International Airport . The bridge and its predecessor are named for Major General George Washington Goethals , who supervised construction of

3201-563: The 24 weeks of training. Drop out rate for new recruits in the academy is above or close to 35% per class. Some areas/units of study include: The New Jersey State Police adopted the Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm semiautomatic pistol as their new service pistol after the agency sued SIG Sauer for manufacturing defective service pistols. The New Jersey State Police were using the SIG Sauer P229 semiautomatic pistol before they transitioned to

3298-772: The ARFF unit and emergencies is under the direction of a Port Authority Aviation Department fire chief as well as Port Authority Aviation deputy fire chiefs and fire captains assigned to each of the agency's four airports. The Police Academy Deputy Inspector is the commanding officer of the Rescue Training Center at JFK Airport. After undertaking a study, the PAPD in July 2010 decided to disband its aviation unit, elimination of which would save an estimated $ 4 million annually in labor, fuel and maintenance costs. In addition, selling

3395-623: The Academy both for refresher courses and for training in new techniques added to the curriculum. The Koebel Memorial Police Firearms Training Center is dedicated to the memory of Police Officer Henry J. Koebel, who was killed in the line of duty in May 1978. The Police Academy uses state-of-the-art equipment where the staff operates eighteen shooting ports within this computerized firearms training facility. Features include moveable target lights and noise controls, shoot/do not shoot situations, as well as standard marksmanship instruction. In June 2016,

3492-682: The Armies John Pershing as the " West Point Brace;" appropriate at the time since Pershing and Schwarzkopf were both graduates). The current organization of the New Jersey State Police is: This department is a member of the New York-New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force . NJSP is one third of the participants of a traffic management center called STMC (Statewide Traffic Management Center) located in Woodbridge, NJ. STMC

3589-574: The Chief of the Department. On February 26, 1993, the Port Authority's World Trade Center complex was the target of a terrorist attack bombing . PAPD personnel stationed at the complex provided an immediate response to the terrorist bombing and assisted other responding agencies in evacuating people from the power-stricken complex, many of whom required additional medical assistance as a result of breathing in acrid, sulfurous smoke that had spread from

3686-640: The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was issued. Formal public hearings on the DEIS were held in July 2009. All alternatives proposed that the bridge be single level, cable-stayed, double spans, separated by towers with a height of 135 feet (41 m) above the high-water mark of the Arthur Kill shipping channel. The 900 ft (270 m) main span of each bridge holds three 12 ft (3.7 m) lanes with

3783-598: The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Overseen by a non-uniformed Superintendent of Police/Director of Public Safety, there are ten sworn titles (commonly referred to as ranks) in the Port Authority Police Department in the following order: Promotions to the rank of sergeant, lieutenant and higher are made via examinations, including a qualifications review meeting interview. Promotion to detective and Captain and above

3880-664: The Glock 19 Gen 4 semiautomatic pistol. The New Jersey State Police transitioned from the Benelli M1 shotgun to the Benelli M4 shotgun in 2024. Troopers assigned to local municipality barracks, Technical Emergency And Mission Specialists (TEAMS) Unit, and Homeland Security are issued the Colt M4 Carbine CR6920-EPR ("Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle"). In addition to its distinctive triangular badge, Troopers wear

3977-564: The Lords of Discipline." On October 1, 2007, the State of New Jersey agreed to a $ 400,000 settlement with Justin Hopson. A spokesman for the attorney general called the Hopson settlement "fair and reasonable." On August 17, 2004 New Jersey State Police Troopers Michael Colaner and David Ryan pulled over Detective Gary S. Wade of the Tinton Falls Police Department for allegedly speeding. Detective Wade, who worked for

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4074-714: The NY & NJ Intelligence and Crime Information Systems as well as the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) in Washington, D.C. Information received from these sources is supplied to officers in the field when needed. Approximately 200,000 passengers use the PATH system daily. The system's stations are monitored by video surveillance to aid police personnel. At the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels ,

4171-429: The New Jersey State Police to the best procedures currently used by law enforcement and raising any non-compliant areas up to those standards. Additionally, it creates accountability to a respected benchmarking group that knows the work of modern policing. Public trust is bolstered by way of the transparency involved in the whole CALEA accreditation process. The novel Expressway (1973) by Elleston Trevor , writing under

4268-400: The PAPD began delivering counter-terrorism training focused on "active shooter situations" to key personnel. The program was paid for by federal grants. That month, the PAPD added 102 new recruits to its ranks of roughly 1,800 officers. The PAPD focuses on intelligence gathering to protect against attacks. It is a member of 28 different task forces at the federal, state and local level, including

4365-535: The PATH Emergency Unit, emergencies which occurred on the PATH train were handled by the local police within the jurisdictions around the PATH train (Jersey City, New York, Newark, etc.). Emergency Service Unit members, who have received specialized training to respond to emergency and rescue operations that arise at Port Authority facilities or in other jurisdictions when their expertise is requested are currently assigned to various facilities throughout

4462-570: The Police Department in Tinton Falls for eight years, was supposedly on his way to work and driving with his seatbelt on in an unmarked police car with a spotlight on the driver's side, wearing a shirt with an embroidered badge on it and also wearing a badge on his belt. After being pulled over Wade called his supervisor according to his department's protocol and asked the state troopers to wait until his supervisor arrived. However,

4559-668: The Port Authority Bus Terminal. They were trained by the NYC Transit Police canine unit located in Brooklyn N.Y. They began patrol in December 1985. The Port Authority Police Department formed its Canine ( police dog ) Explosive Detection Unit in the fall of 1996 in response to the crash of TWA Flight 800 off the coast of Long Island that summer. The department subsequently expanded the unit to include

4656-557: The Port Authority Police Department opened a new aircraft rescue, firefighting, and fuel spill trainer facility at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The facility, one of the largest of its kind in the United States, is used to train Port Authority Police officers in aircraft rescue and firefighting techniques. It allows officers to train for emergency situations in a controlled environment. The centerpiece of

4753-409: The Port Authority Police management at that time. Working with the non-police PATH railroad personnel and railroad management, who clearly recognized the need for a rapid response to PATH railroad emergencies and fires, a small group of Port Authority Police officers assigned to the PATH command asked for, and got, a stock Port Authority utility truck which was converted for police emergency use. Despite

4850-675: The Port Authority. Emergency Service Unit members may receive training in the following areas; animal control, hazardous material response, heavy weapon use, bridge and water rescue and tactical operations. Noteworthy cases that the Emergency Services Unit has handled or assisted other jurisdictions in handling include: The Port Authority Police Department formed its first canine unit with three patrol dogs; Prince, Bear, and Rex, and three police officer handlers in September 1985. There were two assigned to PATH and one assigned to

4947-423: The airports the Port Authority utilizes a number of aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles, known as "crash trucks". The PAPD has had 50 police officers die in the line of duty. The Port Authority Police Department suffered one of the worst losses of life ever in a single event in the history of policing in the United States, losing 37 officers in the 9/11 attacks. PAPD officers killed ranged from rookie patrolmen to

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5044-555: The award included Patrick Callahan, Rick Fuentes and Jeffrey Mottley. In July 2023, the NAACP New Jersey State Conference called upon the Department of Justice and state Attorney General Matt Platkin to investigate allegations of systemic racism and discrimination within the state police. In September 2024, two separate reports were released in response to the allegations, with one focusing on

5141-488: The back of the head with a fist wrapped around a can of pepper spray just before Wade was forced to the ground. Wade was then doused with pepper spray and handcuffed. Wade was subsequently charged and convicted in 2006 in municipal court, of the disorderly persons (misdemeanor) offense: Obstruction of Administration of Law, and the traffic infraction of careless driving. He was convicted again in Superior Court and

5238-404: The bridge. Instead, there are cameras mounted onto new overhead gantries located on the Staten Island side. A vehicle without E-ZPass has a picture taken of its license plate and a bill for the toll is mailed to its owner. For E-ZPass users, sensors detect their transponders wirelessly. New Jersey State Police The New Jersey State Police ( NJSP ) is the official state police force of

5335-530: The burning subterranean bomb site at the B-2 level parking garage to the upper floors of the Twin Towers via connecting elevator shafts and stair wells. September 11, 2001, witnessed the complex as the target of terrorist attacks for a second time. On a normal business day the complex housed over 50,000 employees and accommodated 70,000 visitors; the rescue and evacuation efforts of the Port Authority Police,

5432-637: The bus terminal and identify youngsters who may be runaways, throwaways, or missing persons. They provide crisis intervention counseling, placement with social service agencies, and reunions with families when appropriate. The Port Authority also owns the World Trade Center site and Port Authority Trans-Hudson , and the PAPD is responsible for the general safety and security of those facilities. The Criminal Investigations Bureau consists of 77 detectives and supervisors that are specifically trained for crimes occurring at transportation facilities. During

5529-402: The continued objections of P.A. Police management, the PATH railroad management's goal of having an "Emergency Response Vehicle" operated by the police bore fruit. The initial team members were trained in underground rescue, extrication of passengers from PATH train cars and first aid, with emphasis on the procedure of lifting railroad cars from trapped persons by use of Vetter air bags. Prior to

5626-414: The criminal trial, have been depicted in Closing the Gap , an account by Higbee's defense attorney D. William Subin. On May 31, 2011, New Jersey State Police helicoptered Governor Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat, to their son's high school baseball game in Montvale, NJ, Morris County. At the baseball game, another NJSP vehicle, a black car with tinted windows, drove Christie and his wife to and from

5723-481: The dash camera from trooper Colaner's patrol vehicle indicated that within 30 seconds Colaner had pulled a gun on Wade who was still in his car. According to a transcript of the video Wade had asked twice why he was being pulled over and received no answer from the troopers. Colaner then informed Wade that he was placing Wade under arrest for disorderly conduct and after a 90-second exchange the troopers pulled Wade out of his car. The video then shows Colaner hitting Wade in

5820-419: The fleet's two Sikorsky S-76 helicopters was expected to net over $ 8 million. During an eight-month review period from August 2008 through April 2009, the helicopters made 258 flights, 228 of which were security patrols of Port Authority-operated airports, bridges, tunnels, and other properties. Not a single unusual incident was spotted during these patrols, according to a Wall Street Journal report. One flight

5917-423: The great black rivers flow License, registration, I ain't got none but I got a clear conscience 'Bout the things I done Mister state trooper, please don't stop me Please don't stop me, please don't stop me! In Bride of Chucky , Chucky uses a gun to shoot at a New Jersey police car while he is in a van. In the 2009 film Paul Blart: Mall Cop , Kevin James plays a mall security guard who dreams of becoming

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6014-439: The helicopter to the baseball field—approximately 200 yards. NJSP then helicoptered Christie to Princeton to meet with Republican business leaders from Iowa who were trying to draft him to run for president. The AgustaWestland helicopter cost tax-payers $ 12.5 million and was operated by NJSP personnel. Christie and Colonel Joseph Rick Fuentes defended the use of NJSP department resources, though New Jersey residents complained about

6111-409: The incident for $ 30,000. Stazzone and Gosa remained on-duty after the incident and were reportedly given additional training. In 2017, the State Police made President Donald Trump an honorary state trooper, giving him the badge number 45 (that had been assigned to Trooper Leo A. Griffin of the First Class in 1921, who did not graduate), in a private ceremony at the White House . Officials presenting

6208-403: The largest and busiest bus terminal in the nation, accommodating 57 million bus passengers and over 2.2 million bus movements in 2001. Police assignments demand a broad range of functions, everything from locating lost children to aiding everyday commuters. They are responsible for the general security of the facility utilizing a variety of patrol tactics. Police Officer/Social Worker teams patrol

6305-421: The left. The blouse is worn over a dress shirt, light blue for sergeants and below, white for lieutenants and above, and a navy blue necktie. Navy blue trousers or riding breeches bearing a gold stripe on each side completes the uniform. During the summer, the blouse is replaced with a long-sleeve blue shirt, while a necktie is still worn. A saucer-shaped hat (as opposed to a Stetson hat in New York and Maryland or

6402-405: The military heavily influenced how he organized and trained his first group of troopers. The first State Police class reported for training on September 1, 1921 and consisted of 116 men out of an applicant group of 600. Training took place in Sea Girt, New Jersey on the same grounds as the current State Police Academy. Out of the 116 men who started training only 81 officers and troopers completed

6499-491: The misuse of government and police resources for personal entertainment. Assemblyman Paul Moriart called on the governor to disclose the use of NJSP helicopters and reimburse taxpayers for the costs associated with personal and political trips. "Gov. Christie must learn that tax payers cannot afford his helicopter joyrides", said Moriart. On October 16, 2015, New Jersey State Troopers Matthew Stazzone and Demetric Gosa arrested Philadelphia-based attorney Rebecca Musarra. The arrest

6596-406: The motto of the New Jersey State Police was adapted from the West Point motto "Duty, Honor, Country". The triangular state police logo and hat badge represents this motto. The badge has stars in each of its three corners and was created by New York jeweler Julius George Schwarzkopf, the father of founder Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf . The NJSP logo includes the year 1921, date of founding, in place of

6693-409: The nearby Outerbridge Crossing . It had a 672 ft (205 m) long central span, was 7,109 feet (2,167 m) long, 62 feet (19 m) wide, and had a vertical clearance of 135 feet (41 m). Starting in 1985, the Port Authority looked at 27 different alternatives to add capacity between Staten Island and New Jersey. By 1990, senior executives decided that the best way to accommodate growth

6790-404: The new eastbound span carried 2 lanes of traffic in each direction, with each lane 11 feet wide until the new westbound span is complete. Once completed, the new westbound span would restore pedestrian and bicycle access. Westbound traffic was shifted from the new eastbound span to the newly opened westbound span on May 21, 2018. The bikeway and pedestrian walkway was set to open by mid-2018 but

6887-401: The opening of the replacement bridges. The initial alternatives put forth in mid-2006 included the option of twin three-lane replacement bridges north and south of the original alignment, which was eliminated; and twin three-lane replacement bridges (one south, and one along the original alignment), with the latter being built after the demolition of the original bridge, which was refined to be

6984-543: The other three airports and operates only general aviation aircraft. The PAPD is also responsible for fire fighting and crash emergency rescue at the four airports and for all other aircraft emergency incidents. Police personnel assigned to fire and rescue duty are trained in all phases of aircraft rescue and firefighting. They have a large number of aircraft rescue fire fighting vehicles, known as "crash trucks". Police operations at Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal , Howland Hook , Port Jersey , include traffic control and

7081-406: The past year, the Criminal Investigations Bureau has worked on computerized airline ticket fraud, and property and drug interdictions. They have seized over 10 million dollars of goods including 35 kg (77 lb) of narcotics. Additionally, the Criminal Investigations Bureau has worked cooperatively with Local, State, and Federal agencies in the fight against crime. Some of these agencies include

7178-679: The prevention and investigation of cargo thefts. The department's headquarters is located at the Port Authority Technical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey . The nerve center of the force is the Central Police Desk, which is located at Journal Square. It is staffed around-the-clock and is the hub of the communications network. There, personnel are assigned to needed areas, all radio transmissions are monitored, and computer terminals are integrated into

7275-407: The pseudonym "Howard North," is set during a busy 4th of July weekend, and depicts a group of New Jersey State Troopers trying to keep a lid on crime and traffic problems during that period. It was adapted into a TV movie titled Smash-Up on Interstate 5 , changing the setting from a New Jersey turnpike to a California freeway, and changing the police from New Jersey State Troopers to officers of

7372-495: The region's three major airports - John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia airports. In 2014, the command and responsibility of the Aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) Unit at the major Port Authority airports was transferred from the Port Authority Police Department to Port Authority Aviation Department. This transfer was due to numerous and prolonged deficiencies and violations discovered by

7469-407: The scene. Higbee was suspended without pay after being indicted and tried on two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of Jacqueline and Christina Becker. Higbee was subsequently acquitted on all counts. The mother of Jacqueline and Christina Becker has settled a civil lawsuit for $ 2 million, while Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Higbee and the New Jersey State Police. These events, including

7566-406: The sleeves while officers wear their rank on shoulder epaulets. Additionally, both winter and summer uniforms are worn with the full Sam Browne belt , if a belt-mounted sidearm is worn, unusual for a North American police agency's patrol uniform due to cited safety concerns. The full Sam Browne belt was adopted by Col. Schwarzkopf , as the belt gave the wearer a proper "brace" (known by General of

7663-760: The state police have the primary responsibility for providing police services to these towns for a yearly assessed nominal fee paid to the state government. The New Jersey State Police is also charged with the responsibility of protecting the Governor of New Jersey and Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey , as well as the President of the New Jersey Senate and the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly . "Honor, Duty, Fidelity",

7760-540: The state police's Office of Professional Standards and the other on the state police's practices for recruitment, hiring, and promotion. The release of the reports led the NAACP to call for state police leadership to be replaced. On October 24, 2024, The New York Post reported that the state police's second-in-command, Lieutenant Sean Kilcomons, allegedly made an antisemitic remark about state Attorney General Matt Platkin and his son. Shortly thereafter, an investigation

7857-510: The three New York area airports create the largest airport system in the entire United States. The department runs vehicle checkpoints, responds to all aircraft incidents, and assists travelers from all parts of the world. The agency is also responsible for escorting and protecting visiting dignitaries. The PAPD also patrols the Port Authority-owned Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, which is much smaller than

7954-757: The three-month training program. According to the New Jersey State Police website: "On December 1, 1921, the new troopers were administered the oath of office and on December 5, 1921, in a blinding snowstorm, started out on horseback and motorcycle to their posts throughout the state." The New Jersey State Police is responsible for general police services, general highway and traffic enforcement, statewide investigation and intelligence services, emergency management, support for state and local law enforcement efforts, maintenance of criminal records and identification systems and regulation of certain commerce such as firearms ownership. Many municipalities in southern and north-western New Jersey lack local police departments, therefore

8051-537: The tolls-by-mail rate going from New Jersey to New York City is $ 17.63 for cars and motorcycles. New Jersey and New York–issued E-ZPass users are charged $ 13.38 for cars and $ 12.38 for motorcycles during off-peak hours, and $ 15.38 for cars and $ 14.38 for motorcycles during peak hours. Frequent users traveling more than three trips per month can receive discounts under the "Staten Island Bridges Plan" ($ 7.69 per trip for cars at all times). Users with E-ZPass issued from agencies outside of New Jersey and New York are charged

8148-749: The tolls-by-mail rate. Originally, tolls were collected in both directions. In August 1970, the toll was abolished for westbound drivers, and at the same time, eastbound drivers saw their tolls doubled. The tolls of eleven other New York–New Jersey and Hudson River crossings along a 130-mile (210 km) stretch, from the Outerbridge Crossing in the south to the Rip Van Winkle Bridge in the north, were also changed to south- or eastbound-only at that time. Open-road cashless tolling began on September 4, 2019. The tollbooths were dismantled, and drivers are no longer able to pay cash at

8245-416: The training center is a 125-foot-diameter (38 m) pit that uses clean-burning propane to simulate a fire. It also features a 75-foot (23 m)-long aircraft mock-up with a broken wing section. Computer controls allow for the creation of firefighting scenarios that vary in size, difficulty and intensity. Each year, more than 600 Port Authority officers are cross-trained as aircraft rescue firefighters for

8342-667: The unit is the German Shepherd. The unit also has Labradors, a Belgian Shepherd and a Golden Retriever. The dogs are trained to detect either explosives or narcotics, but not both. The unit currently has 40 dogs trained to detect explosives, including 22 certified by the federal Transportation Security Administration. There are eight dogs trained in narcotics detection. The canine explosive detection teams patrol and search aircraft, airline and cargo buildings, bus terminals, subway stations, vehicles, and unattended luggage and packages. The K-9 narcotic detection teams patrol and perform

8439-461: The worst loss of police personnel in a single event in American history: 37 police officers, along with one police K-9 named Sirius, were killed at the World Trade Center complex on September 11. Goethals Bridge The Goethals Bridge ( / ˈ ɡ ɒ θ əl z / ) is the name of a pair of cable-stayed bridge spans connecting Elizabeth , New Jersey , to Staten Island , New York , in

8536-400: The years, several troopers have come forward about the Lords of Discipline. The secret group allegedly drove nails into colleagues' tires, damaged lockers, and wore Lords of Discipline inscribed T-shirts. The NJ Attorney General's Office conducted a two-year investigation into the group where seven troopers were suspended or reprimanded but the probe found "no organized group of troopers known as

8633-427: Was captured on dashcam video from Stazzone's patrol vehicle. The video showed that when Stazzone asked Musarra the reason he has stopped her, Musarra asserted that she did not have to answer questions. Trooper Stazzone then arrested her for "obstruction" for failing to answer the question. Stazzone read Musarra her Miranda rights, including a statement about her right to remain silent and not answer questions. According to

8730-494: Was first introduced in 1914, but it would not be until March 29, 1921, with the passing of the State Police Bill, that a statewide police force was created. Senator Clarence I. Case was the driving force behind the 1921 legislation, however, the person with the most impact on the organization was its first Superintendent Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr. Schwarzkopf was a graduate of West Point and this training and his time in

8827-422: Was hazed and harassed by a group of fellow state troopers known as the "Lords of Discipline." The hazing occurred when Hopson, with only eleven days on the force at the time, refused to falsify the facts underlying an illegal arrest of a citizen. The complaint alleges that after Hopson refused to support the arrest, he was physically assaulted, received threatening notes, and his car was vandalized while on duty. Over

8924-463: Was levied against the Port Authority which mandated numerous changes including creating a full-time cadre of ARFF firefighters; removing command and control of the ARFF unit from the direction of the Port Authority Police Department; and the putting in place non-police ARFF commanding officers. While Port Authority Police officers still make up the rank and file of the ARFF Unit, command and control of

9021-667: Was made in response to the US Airways 1549 "Miracle on the Hudson" incident, but the New York City Police Department waved off the PAPD's assistance. Other flights were made to take aerial photos of facilities. The review also discovered that the Port Authority was the only airport operator in the U.S. to use patrol helicopters. Recruits typically receive 25 weeks of intensive training at the Port Authority Police Academy, which

9118-426: Was opened into the allegations, which Attorney General Platkin recused himself from. "The 20s History Begins" . New Jersey State Police . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "Core Functions" . New Jersey State Police. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015 . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "General Orders" . New Jersey State Police . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "History of

9215-468: Was ordered to forfeit his position with the Borough of Tinton Falls Police Department. His appeal of the conviction and forfeiture was denied in 2008. However, in 2010, a federal jury in a civil lawsuit found that Trooper Colaner used excessive force in the handling of Wade and awarded Wade $ 5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. On September 27, 2006, Trooper Robert Higbee was attempting to stop

9312-651: Was then pushed back to an undetermined date. The bike path and pedestrian walkway finally opened on March 4, 2020. The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project was given several prestigious awards upon its completion. In the highway/bridge category, the project won an ENR New York Best Projects and the Excellence in safety award, and it received the ENR New York's Project of the Year for 2018. Tolls are only collected for eastbound traffic. As of January 7, 2024 ,

9409-415: Was to build a new span, parallel to the existing Goethals Bridge. In October 1997, the Port Authority issued a final environmental impact statement , but by that time Staten Island officials had lined up against the project, citing the potential for increased traffic through their borough. A Port Authority study initiated in 2001 suggested that the optimal solution was an entirely new span. The choosing of

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