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John McLoughlin: The Survivor

By Georgina Brennan, Contributor
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by 1 Comment

The primary jurisdiction of the Port Authority police lies within a 25-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty. The PAPD is responsible for law enforcement, firefighting and rescue operations coveting the airports, ports, bridges and runnels in both New York and New Jersey. They also provided security for the World Trade Center, which housed the Port Authority's executive offices … [Read more...] about John McLoughlin: The Survivor

Joseph Morris:
Protecting the Port

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Joseph Morris has been with the Port Authority Police Department for 29 years. Joining as a police officer, Morris worked his way up through the ranks to become the Chief of Department of the Port Authority in September. Morris' appointment, however, is bittersweet. Thirty-seven Port Authority employees, including Chief James A. Romito, died in the collapse of the World Trade … [Read more...] about Joseph Morris:
Protecting the Port

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