Leading law enforcement groups say Murphy is a clear choice

YORKTOWN, NY - Two leading law enforcement groups announced their support for State Senator Terrence Murphy today. The Affiliated Police Association of Westchester, Inc., which accounts for more than 50 local and statewide police unions representing more than 10,000 members, as well as the New York State Association of PBAs pointed to Senator Murphy's leadership in combating the heroin epidemic among other issues.
State Senator Terrence Murphy said, "It is an honor to stand in the company of these law enforcement officials and to receive their blessing. There's a shocking statistic that has just been released - there were more Fentanyl deaths in 2017 than ever before. It is our obligation as elected officials to give law enforcement the tools they need to stay safe and to keep our communities safe."
Keith Olsen, President of the Westchester Affiliated Police Association and Yonkers Police Benevolent Association added, "We proudly endorse Senator Murphy in his bid for re-election to New York State's 40th Senate District. It's a no brainer. Senator Murphy is the right and only candidate in this race for us to support. He's shown his commitment to the people he serves in his battle against the heroin and opioid epidemic, his stance on child abuse and sexual harassment and his bill demanding no parole for cop killers. We truly appreciate what Senator Murphy has done for us and our communities."
In response to the release of cop-killer Herman Bell, Senator Murphy authored legislation to ensure anyone who murders a first responder faces life in prison without parole. S.7976 passed the Senate this year but failed to be brought for a vote in the Assembly.
"The police respond whenever we call," Murphy added. "My job is to make sure they can do their job safely and return home. No more killers like Herman Bell, who murdered two officers responding to an emergency call and nis now out on parole casting a vote thanks to an executive pardon."
Michael O'Meara, Vice President of the New York State Association of PBAs and President of the MTA PBA said, "Both of our organizations are proud to endorse Senator Murphy. The New York State Association of PBAs has a strong presence in Albany. We talk with Senator Murphy all the time. He's a great advocate for police and for the people of this state. The MTA has about 700 members who live in the 40th Senate District. We couldn't ask for anyone better to represent our members and families."
Senator Murphy has already garnered numerous endorsements including:
Affiliated Police Associations of Westchester-Putnam AFL-CIO
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Asbestos Workers Local 91
Boilermakers Local 5
Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local 5
Bridge & Structural Steel Painters Local 806
Building and Construction Trades Council of New York State AFL-CIO
Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester-Putnam AFL-CIO
Civil Service Employees Association of New York State Local 1000
Civil Service Employees Association of Westchester County Local 9200
Council of Administrators & Supervisors
Detectives Endowment Association
Elevator Constructors Local 1
Empire State Supervisors & Administrators Association
Fire Marshal Benevolent Association of Nassau County
Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO
IAFF Local 2956 Lake Mohegan Professional Firefighters
IAFF Local 628 Yonkers Fire
IBEW Electrical Workers Local 3
IBEW Electrical Workers Local 363
IBEW Electrical Workers Local 363
Iron Workers Local 40
Iron Workers Local 417
Ironworkers Local 197 Derrickmen and Riggers
IUOE Operating Engineers Local 137
IUOE Operating Engineers Local 15
IUOE Operating Engineers Local 30
IUPAT Local 262 Operative Plasterers
IUPAT Local 7 Title, Marble & Terrazzo
IUPAT Local 8A-28A Metal Polishers
IUPAT Local Union 1087 Glaziers
IUPAT Painters District Council 9
LiUNA Local 235 Building Laborers
LiUNA Local 60 Road Laborers
LiUNA Local 669 Road Sprinkler Fitters
Mason Tenders District Council Of Greater New York & Long Island
Metallic Lathers and Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 46
MTA Police Benevolent Association
Nassau County Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association Inc.
Nassau County Police Medic Association Inc.
Nassau County Sheriff's Correction Officers Benevolent Association
New York City Uniformed Fire Officers Local 854 AFL-CIO
New York State AFL-CIO
New York State Conference of the International Union of Operating Engineers
New York State Laborers Union
New York State Nurses Association
New York State Pipe Trades Association
New York State Public Employees Federation
New York State Troopers PBA
Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters
Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters
Painters District Council 9
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
PBA of NYS
Police Conference of New York
Sheet Metal Workers Local 137
Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 JATC
Suffolk County Correction Officers Association
Supreme Court Officers Association
Teamsters Joint Council 16
Teamsters Local 456
Teamsters Local 813
Teamsters Local 814
UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 21
UBC Millwright & Machinery Erectors Local Union 740
UBCJA Local 1456 Dockbuilders
UBCJA Local 2287 Resilient Floor Coverers
UFA of Greater New York (FDNY) Local 94 IAFF
Unfiromed EMS Officers Union, L ocal 3621 - FDNY
Uniformed EMT's, Paramedics and Inspectors Local 2507 FDNY
Uniformed Fire Alarm Dispatcers Benevolent Association FDNY
United Cement Masons Union Local 780
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 8
Utility Workers of America Local 1-2
Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association
Westchester County Correction Superior Officers Benevolent Association
Westchester County PBA
Westchester Putnam Central Labor Body AFL-CIO
Yonkers PBA