1 in custody, 2 more sought after assault on off-duty Philly officer: officials

Philadelphia police have announced they’re searching for two more people in connection with the robbery and beating of an off-duty police officer, while taking a person into custody.

Police announce search for 2 more people in connection with assault of officer
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Philadelphia police have announced they?re searching for two more people in connection with the robbery and beating of an off-duty police officer. Investigators are also looking to identify a woman wanted for questioning in the same assault.

Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy

A fired Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to murder in the shooting of a fleeing 12-year-old boy. Prosecutors have said the boy was on the ground and unarmed when Edsaul Mendoza fired the fatal shot.

3 retired Philadelphia detectives to stand trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 exoneration

Former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski, now in their 70s, hoped to have a judge dismiss the perjury case over mistakes made in the grand jury process. But Judge Lucretia Clemons denied the motion Friday and set trial for November.

Philadelphia police officers honored after saving 4 people from burning Mayfair home

Eight heroes with the Philadelphia Police Department 15th District were honored for their heroic actions in a ceremony recognizing how they worked together to save four people from a rowhome on fire.

Philly police leader attends meeting with families of murder victims: 'We've got to be better as a department'

“We've got to be better as a department” is what Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said while attending a meeting with families of gun violence and murder victims to help create a better relationship with law enforcement in Philly.

Philadelphia police offering free wheel locks for Kia, Hyundai owners amid high targeted thefts

The Philadelphia Police Department are going old school to stop high-tech thieves who are targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It’s all a part of their OWL, Operation Wheel Lock, initiative. Find out how you can get a free wheel lock.

School District of Philadelphia, police announce new partnership to focus on trauma outside of school

The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department are partnering for a new pilot program to help students who experience trauma outside of school thanks to a $1 million grant issued by the Bureau of Justice Assistance

Former Acting PPD Commissioner Christine Coulter retires

The first woman to ever lead the Philadelphia Police Department received a warm sendoff as she began her retirement on Friday afternoon.

Philly Police Deputy Commissioner Christine Coulter retires
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Former Acting Police Commissioner Christine Coulter walked out of police headquarters for the final time on Friday after more than 30 years in law enforcement.

Crackdown on weekend chaos, violence as Philadelphia Police deploy Surge Team

Relieved business owners and law-abiding citizens will be happy to see large gatherings of law enforcement deployed and ready wherever the social car meetups convene, or as massive gatherings happen.

Philly officer shot, ballistic vest likely saved his life
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A Philadelphia police officer serving a warrant was shot, striking his ballistic vest, then the bullet ricocheted, hitting his hand. The vest likely saved his life.