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                 ** 2009 Pitch Hit and Run Results are available below **

                         ** CLICK HERE FOR THE RESULTS PAGE **            

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                The Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriffs' PBA would like

                 to thank Sergeant Kennth R. Smith for his 30 years of

                distinguished service. In honor of his retirement, Sergeant

                Smith was presented with a Plaque commemorating his 30

                years of professionalism and dedication to the citizens

                of Rensselaer County. Thank you Sergeant Smith!

   (Above: Deputy J.J. Russo presents Sergeant K.R. Smith with his retirement plaque)

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               to extend its' sincerest thanks and appreciation to

               John Panichi and the Benetech Corporation for its'

               generous donation to the PBA. The donation will be  

               used to secure further equipment for the road patrol.      

                            For more information on Benetech:

                                http://www.wedobenefits.com/

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                   PBA Members Matt Trolio, Jim Phelps, Mike Dinardo

                and Jeff Russo prepare to deliver Thanksgiving Meals.

                      SHERIFFS' P.B.A. PROVIDES HOLIDAY DINNERS

The Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association recently purchased and distributed Thanksgiving Dinner to 6 families in Rensselaer County who were unable to afford dinners for their family this holiday season.  The P.B.A. contacted local schools and obtained a list of families that could use an extra special Thanksgiving treat.  The pre-cooked meals contained a turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, a pie and a bundt cake, enough to serve 6-7 people.

Special thanks go to the P.B.A. members who volunteered their time on Thanksgiving Day for delivery of the meals, and also Sheriff’s Patrol Captain Robert Eckert for providing assistance.

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              Check out the article from the July 24, 2008 edition of the

                   Times Union regarding the Highway Patrol Deputies

                                            being certified EMT's:

                                      Click here to read the article!!

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Vision

Providing for the community through professional development and charitable actions.

About Us

The Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association is comprised   

of the Deputies and Sergeants of the Highway Patrol Division of the Rensselaer County

Sheriffs Office. The PBA was formed in December 1996 and became recognized by      Rensselaer County as an official union and bargaining agent in February 1999.

The PBA strives to be a positive influence in the community in as many ways as possible.  We make monetary donations to worthwhile charities and organizations in Rensselaer    County. The PBA also assists the Sheriff in training and equipping members when        necessary. One goal of the PBA is to put highly trained law enforcement professionals      on the roads of Rensselaer County and give them the tools to perform a difficult job.

Many deputies have specialized training to do things such as investigate and reconstruct  auto accidents, process crime scenes and evidence, utilize canines for drug searches,      tracking, and arson investigation, and enforce laws pertaining to commercial vehicles.      Members of the PBA do everything from properly installing child safety seats in cars to      investigating major crimes; from helping you locate your lost dog to helping you locate      your lost child.

The Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff's PBA is committed to serving the Rensselaer    County community. Part of that service involves giving back to the people that we serve.   Therefore, you will notice the PBA involved in community activities and functions    throughout Rensselaer County. Several examples can be found in our recent support of   several little league teams and a series of college scholarships which the PBA will be      setting up for local high school graduates.

In closing the Rensselaer County Deputy Sheriff's PBA invite you to browse our website    as it has undergone many changes and will be updated regularly.