Philadelphia police hold jump rope contest for kids
A different kind of police activity in North Philadelphia Friday, as officers in one district are launching a new effort to keep the community, especially kids, safe and have a little fun, at the same time.
Former Philadelphia officer hurt during arrest claims DA's office offered suspect plea deal
A former Philadelphia police officer who was hurt during an arrest called out District Attorney Larry Krasner for offering a plea deal to the person who fired at him.
Philadelphia police shoot man they say attacked officers with screwdriver inside 39th District
A 23-year-old man was shot by a Philadelphia police officer Wednesday morning after authorities say he attacked officers with a screwdriver inside the 39th Police District building.
Many charges dropped before sex crimes trial of former Philadelphia detective
Prosecutors were forced to drop more than half of the charges against former Philadelphia homicide detective Philip Nordo ahead of his trial. He’s accused of sexually assaulting male suspects and witnesses over his career.
Philadelphia releases updated deadline for city police officers to get COVID-19 vaccine, request exemption
After delaying the timeline for the City of Philadelphia's workforce vaccine mandate, an arbitration panel has released a new one for the city's police officers with details about the consequences of noncompliance.
Hyram Hill murder: Mother speaks out after suspect in son’s murder arrested
One of two suspects sought in connection with the murder of Hyram Hill Jr. earlier this year has turned himself in to police. A second suspect remains at large. Hill, 24, was the son of a veteran Philadelphia police officer.
Woman speaks out after fired Philadelphia officer is charged with assault during unrest in 2020
A fired Philadelphia police officer is now charged with assaulting a mother after she was allegedly ripped from her SUV as officers clashed with demonstrators following the police shooting death of Walter Wallace Jr.
Philadelphia Police Department shows off new $250M Public Services Building
After decades headquartered in Chinatown, the Philadelphia Police Department has a brand-new home in an historic Spring Garden building. It's now known as the Philadelphia Public Services Building.
Philadelphia officer to be dismissed after allegedly giving false statements in gun case
A 12-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department has been suspended with intent to dismiss after investigators accused him of giving false statements and testimony in a gun case from April 2021.
Pa. officials, law enforcement leaders seek solutions in filling police vacancies
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, with other law enforcement leaders, gathered to discuss filling police vacancies.
Philadelphia officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Thomas Siderio to be dismissed
The Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed Thomas Siderio, 12, will be suspended for 30 days with the intent to dismiss, Commissioner Outlaw announced. Police say Siderio fired a single shot into an unmarked police vehicle prior to the shooting.
Video of deadly officer-involved shooting of Philadelphia 12-year-old 'very telling,' source says
Unreleased footage of a deadly officer-involved shooting of a 12-year-old Philadelphia boy was described by a source as "very telling," according to FOX 29's Jeff Cole. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he expects developments on the case in the near future.
Driving Equality Law: Philadelphia ban on minor traffic stops goes into effect
As of Thursday, Philadelphia is the first U.S. city to implement the Driving Equality Law, which is designed to reduce cases of what's often referred to as 'driving while Black.'
Boy, 12, fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after bullet struck police car
Thomas Siderio, 12, was shot and killed by plainclothes Philadelphia police officers Tuesday night after police say an unmarked vehicle was hit by gunfire. Two officers returned fire, hitting him in the upper back and fatally wounding him.
Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer brothers
A Philadelphia judge dismissed assault and other charges Tuesday against two former city police officers who are brothers, stemming from an off-duty encounter in which they were accused of injuring a man they mistakenly thought was breaking into cars.
Police: Suspect shot, killed by Philadelphia officers had fatally stabbed aunt
Philadelphia police have released new information after officers shot and killed a knife-wielding man they witnessed fatally stabbing his aunt earlier this week.
SWAT officer shot in bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia, suspect in custody, police say
A Philadelphia police SWAT officer was treated and released at a local hospital after police say he was shot in his bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia while serving a warrant.
Philadelphia police officers must be vaccinated against COVID, arbitrator rules
All officers and Philadelphia employees now have until Friday, Feb. 11th to get at least one dose of the available COVID-19 vaccines or request a medical or religious exemption.
Former Philadelphia police commissioner helping Temple University retool campus security
Temple University is teaming up with former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey to retool its campus security. The school will also rollout a new safety app for students and faculty to download.