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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department
Common name Port Authority Police Department
Abbreviation PAPD
Motto Pride - Service - Distinction
Agency overview
Formed 1928
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction New York, New York, USA
Legal jurisdiction New York and New Jersey
General nature
Operational structure
Headquarters Jersey City, New Jersey
Police Officers 1,660
Superintendent responsible
  • Samuel J. Plumeri Jr.
Facilities
Facilities
Website
Official Site: http://www.panynj.gov/AboutthePortAuthority/PortAuthorityPolice/
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A police vehicle of the PAPD

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, also known as the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), is a police force that works in both New York and New Jersey. Its main job is to keep safe all the property owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It also makes sure that state and city laws are followed in these areas. The PAPD is one of the largest police departments in the United States, with 1,660 members. The PAPD is part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is an agency that manages important places like bridges, tunnels, airports, and seaports along the New York - New Jersey border.

PAPD and Major Events

The PAPD has played a big role in keeping people safe during important events.

World Trade Center Attacks

The Port Authority's World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists in 1993 and again on September 11, 2001. The World Trade Center was a very busy place, with over 50,000 employees and 70,000 visitors every day.

During these difficult times, many emergency workers helped. This included the Port Authority Police, the New York City Police Department, the New York City Fire Department, and others. Their brave actions helped to save many lives. On September 11, 2001, the Port Authority Police suffered the greatest loss of police officers in a single event in American history. Thirty-seven police officers and one police dog died that day while helping others.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Departamento de Policía de la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey para niños

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