May 02, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro joined the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) today to honor the sacrifice of all department members who lost their lives in the line of duty. The memorial service at Department Headquarters commemorated the 120th anniversary of the establishment of the Pennsylvania State Police. "Our fallen troopers make the ultimate sacrifice for Pennsylvania - and it's important that we take days like today to gather and honor their life in service - and to reaffirm that we never, ever forget," saidGovernor Josh Shapiro. "The men and women of the Pennsylvania State Police go to work every single day to protect and serve our communities. Policing is a noble profession, and we need to continue to have the backs of our police. That's why my Administration is working to make historic investments in our State Police. I am committed to ensuring our troopers and their families have the help and support they deserve all across our Commonwealth." "For 120 years, the women and men of Pennsylvania State Police have dedicated their lives to serving our Commonwealth," saidColonel Christopher Paris, Commissioner of the PSP. "Today, we remember those who gave their lives. Our Memorial Wall bears witness to their unfaltering courage and unwavering integrity. May their legacies never fade, and may we forever strive to be worthy of their sacrifices."
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