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Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police
File:TBTA Uniform Patch.jpg
MottoNew York's Proudest
Agency overview
Formed1978
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionNew York, New York, US
Map of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police's jurisdiction
Legal jurisdictionNew York State
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersNew York, New York
Bridge and Tunnel OfficersApprox. 700
Agency executive
  • James Fortunato, Chief of Operations
Parent agencyMTA Bridges and Tunnels
Units
List
  • Patrol
  • Special Operations Division/Collision Reduction Unit
  • Recruit Training
  • Ceremonial Unit
  • Operations Central Command and Control
Facilities
Bridges and Tunnels
9
Website
Official TBTA Site

The Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police (TBTA Police), is the law enforcement agency of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (doing business as MTA Bridges and Tunnels). Bridge and Tunnel Officers (BTO) are responsible for protecting the Authority's facilities, enforcing state and city laws in those facilities, and for certain other duties such as collecting tolls, enforcing weight and hazardous-material regulations, assisting motorists, and keeping roadways clear of snow and disabled vehicles. It currently has some 700 sworn personnel.

Organization

Sworn personnel are New York State Peace Officers authorized to execute warrantless arrests, perform car stops, issue summonses, carry a firearm and use physical and deadly force. All its sworn officers are armed.

There are five sworn titles (referred to as ranks) for the TBTA Police:

Title Insignia Uniform shirt color
Chief
White
Captain
White
Lieutenant
White
Sergeant
Dark blue
Bridge and Tunnel Officer
Dark blue

There has been discussion around incorporating the BTOs into the MTA Police Department because the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (doing business as MTA Bridges and Tunnels) is a part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

Facilities patrolled

The TBTA patrols the following facilities:[1]

References

  1. ^ Airport, Transit and Port Authority Police Cars website - TBTA page
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