Long Island State Park Police Benevolent Association

02/18/2026

**Final Arrangements For Sgt. Jack Sadousky**

Friday 2/20/26 at 12:00pm
Calverton National Cemetery
210 Princeton Boulevard
Calverton, NY 11933

All those who wish to be part of this military memorial service should report to the main entrance of Calverton by 11:30am. There is no visitation/wake for Sgt. Sadousky.

02/11/2026

The Long Island State Park Police PBA is saddened to report the passing of retired New York State Park Police Sergeant Jack Sadousky. Jack passed away earlier this morning in his home state of Florida.

A U.S. Army veteran, and a 9/11 first responder, Sgt. Sadousky served in several regions around NYS with the Park Police, including Long Island, NYC and Saratoga. Jack is remembered for always having the backs of his brothers and sisters, and even in retirement, embodied the same camaraderie he had with his fellow Officers while still wearing the uniform.

Additionally, on 7/16/2004 Sgt. Sadousky famously responded to an energency call for assistance from Town of Babylon Bay Constable Richard Brooks. Constable Broojs had attempted to stop a DWI suspect on the Robert Moses Causeway when the suspect fled to his residence In Oak Beach. The suspect shot and killed Constable Brooks with a shotgun from tge 2nd stiry of his residence before repeatedly running his body over with his vehicle beforefleeing the scene. Sgt. Sadousky responded, along with several other Park Police Officers, and Jack shot and killed the suspect when he raised his shotgun up In an attempt to shoot the responding Officers. Sgt. Sadousky very well saved more lives that day and was credited numerous awards for his heroism.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/17383-bay-constable-richard-l-brooks/175

Rest easy, Sarge🙏🏻🫡

If anyone would like to share any personal pictures you might have with Jack, please post them below.

This post will be updated with any final arrangements for Jack that are made available to us.

01/10/2026

On January 1, 2026 Long Island State Park Police PBA members/ Officers of the Long Island District Boyle, Koutsoftas and Olsen were all promoted to the rank of Sergeant. A ceremony was held at Long Island Regional HQ to honor their achievement.

Congratulations new Sergeants, and we wish you much success in your new roles in the Division of the New York State Park Police!

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12/16/2025

The Long Island State Park Police PBA wishes everyone a safe, fun and blessed holiday season!!🎅🏻🕎🎄

12/09/2025

On November 12, 2025, members of the Long Island State Park Police PBA, family, friends and colleagues, conducted a walk out to honor Police Officer Troy Caupain after 25 years of dedicated service to the New York State Park Police and the state of New York.

Officer Caupain began his career with the New York State Park Police in the year 2000 on Long Island where he remained for his entire career. Officer Caupain trained countless new academy recruits as an Academy Training Officer (ATO), an SFST Instructor, Field Training Officer and Marine Law Enforcement operator. Officer Caupain also served as the Police Officer's Director in the PBA of NYS for many years, representing all State Park Police Officers around the state in union-related matters.

As he begins the next chapter in his life, we wish Officer Caupain a long, healthy and FUN retirement!!🫡🚓

12/09/2025

On October 17, 2025, LI State Park Police PBA members Sgt. Jones and PO Farruggia participated in the Merrimac Elementary School's Trunk-Or-Treat event with several Park Police emergency vehicles.

Students in costume got to meet our Officers and got some hands on experience with our emergency vehicles, all while engaged in their favorite past-time - collecting candy!

Thanks to our members for representing the PBA at this event!👻🎃

09/28/2025

Thank you Miller & Caggiano, LLP🚔🚨

Cops took a swing at off-road-style patrol at the Ryder Cup on Long Island Friday with a tricked-out new emergency golf cart — complete with chrome wheels, a siren and speeds up to 30 mph — to hand…

09/25/2025

It wouldn’t be the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park without the New York State Park Police!

The 2025 Ryder Cup is live at Bethpage from 9/23 - 9/28 and more than half of the Division of New York State Park Police, including the entire membership of the LI State Park Police PBA will be ensuring the safety and enjoyment of tens of thousands of golf fans each day! You’ll see us providing security, traffic control, escorting players and involved in every aspect of the planning and coordination of this exciting event.

If you need any assistance during your time at Bethpage State Park, or if you see any of our brave Officers out during your visit, please say hello!! We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have any photos from the Ryder Cup, please share them with us in the comments📸

08/20/2025

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*

Due to dramatic impacts forecast from Hurricane Erin, the PBA Picnic originally scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to Friday 8/22 @ 12pm. We hope to see you all there!

08/17/2025

The Long Island State Park Police PBA is saddened to announce the passing of retired Park Police Officer Joseph Tobia.

Joe passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 70. PO Tobia retired from service with the New York State Park Police here on Long Island on December 29, 1993.

Visitation
Sunday 8/17/25
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Mangano Family Funeral Home
1701 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY


Funeral Mass
Monday 8/18/25
10:15 AM

Saints Cyril & Methodius R.C. Church
125 Half Hollow Road
Deer Park, NY
** All who wish to attend the funeral mass are asked to meet at the Mangano Funeral Home by 9:15 AM

07/04/2025

To our members on patrol today, keeping others safe while sacrificing time away from family and friends; stay vigilant, stay safe!!🚔