14 Philadelphia city council members say no to $14M proposed increase to police budget
Fourteen city council members in a letter to Mayor Jim Kenney said they would not support a $14 million proposed increase to the police budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
Fourteen city council members in a letter to Mayor Jim Kenney said they would not support a $14 million proposed increase to the police budget for the 2021 fiscal year.
Inspector Bologna surrenders after being charged with striking protester
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna turned himself in Monday morning in front of a crowd of supporters.
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna turned himself in Monday morning in front of a crowd of supporters.
Commissioner Outlaw marches with demonstrators at George Floyd protest
"We have to come together in order to find meaningful solutions," Outlaw said. "The only way to do that is be on ground together, there can not be division, there has to be unity."
"We have to come together in order to find meaningful solutions," Outlaw said. "The only way to do that is be on ground together, there can not be division, there has to be unity."
DA: Philadelphia police staff inspector faces charges following incident with protester
Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna faces charges for an incident involving a Temple student, prosecutors announced Friday.
Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna faces charges for an incident involving a Temple student, prosecutors announced Friday.
"I'm deeply concerned": Philadelphia police investigating allegations of excessive force by officers
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw addressed video circulating on social media that allegedly depicts Philadelphia police officers using excessive force to control protesters during the recent citywide unrest.
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw addressed video circulating on social media that allegedly depicts Philadelphia police officers using excessive force to control protesters during the recent citywide unrest.
Philadelphia police officer passes away from COVID-19
Philadelphia police announced the passing of an officer who died after a battle with COVID-19.
Philadelphia police announced the passing of an officer who died after a battle with COVID-19.
Commissioner on I-676 clash: ‘When we deploy tear gas it’s for a purpose’
The tear gas was used “when it became increasingly clear that other measures were ineffective" at dispersing the crowd, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
The tear gas was used “when it became increasingly clear that other measures were ineffective" at dispersing the crowd, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.
'We all need to stand together': City leaders denounce violence, encourage peaceful protests in Philadelphia
The peaceful nature of the Justice for George Floyd protest was overshadowed by ensuing violence and ultimately prompted a strong police response and a mandatory, city-wide curfew set to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday.
The peaceful nature of the Justice for George Floyd protest was overshadowed by ensuing violence and ultimately prompted a strong police response and a mandatory, city-wide curfew set to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday.
5 hurt in multiple shootings during overnight violence in Philadelphia
All of the cases are under investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department.
All of the cases are under investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department.
Commissioner Outlaw addresses Philadelphia gun violence after several shootings
A 9-year-old was fatally shot and a quadruple shooting happened in Kensington, prompting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw's statement.
A 9-year-old was fatally shot and a quadruple shooting happened in Kensington, prompting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw's statement.
Police: Man shot, critically wounded by off-duty officer charged
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in South Philadelphia.
Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in South Philadelphia.
'I'm happy to be alive': Philadelphia police officer who survived COVID-19 shares story
A Philadelphia police officer who was on a ventilator due to COVID-19 says he's happy to be alive after the fight of his life.
A Philadelphia police officer who was on a ventilator due to COVID-19 says he's happy to be alive after the fight of his life.
Sgt. James O'Connor laid to rest in Northeast Philadelphia
Slain Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O'Connor was laid to rest Friday morning during a private mass at Our Lady of Calvary in Northeast Philadelphia.
Slain Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O'Connor was laid to rest Friday morning during a private mass at Our Lady of Calvary in Northeast Philadelphia.
Son of fallen Philadelphia SWAT Sgt. James O'Connor reflects on family
Jimmy O'Connor, the son of fallen SWAT Sgt. James O'Connor, reflects on what family meant to his father.
Jimmy O'Connor, the son of fallen SWAT Sgt. James O'Connor, reflects on what family meant to his father.
Philadelphia Police Department announces emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses no longer in effect
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Friday that emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses are no longer in effect.
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Friday that emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses are no longer in effect.
Police: 'Extremely unlikely' gunshot that killed girl, 4, was self-inflicted
A four-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in the stomach in northeast Philadelphia Monday night. Detectives are now saying that it is highly unlikely the gunshot was self-inflicted.
A four-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in the stomach in northeast Philadelphia Monday night. Detectives are now saying that it is highly unlikely the gunshot was self-inflicted.
2 additional suspects charged with murder in Sgt. O'Connor's death
On Friday, authorities announced charges against Khalif Sears and Bilah Mitchell, who they say were in the home at the time of the shootout.
On Friday, authorities announced charges against Khalif Sears and Bilah Mitchell, who they say were in the home at the time of the shootout.
North Wildwood police officer honors Philadelphia Police SWAT Sergeant James O'Connor
A North Wildwood police officer paid his respects to Philadelphia Police SWAT Officer Sergeant James O'Connor.
A North Wildwood police officer paid his respects to Philadelphia Police SWAT Officer Sergeant James O'Connor.
Keeping police officers safe amid coronavirus pandemic
Police departments across the country, including the Philadelphia Police Department, are working to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police departments across the country, including the Philadelphia Police Department, are working to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia Police Lt. James Walker dies from coronavirus
Philadelphia Police Lt. James Walker has died from the novel coronavirus, Mayor Jim Kenney announced Monday.
Philadelphia Police Lt. James Walker has died from the novel coronavirus, Mayor Jim Kenney announced Monday.