Philadelphia police show off new radio room used to field millions of emergency calls
When an emergency happens in Philadelphia, the first people callers talk to are housed at the police department's new communications center.
When an emergency happens in Philadelphia, the first people callers talk to are housed at the police department's new communications center.
New commanding officer of PPD homicide unit focused on solving murders, supervision
Following the disturbingly high homicide trend Philadelphia has seen in recent years, the goal of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is to bring closure in as many of those cases as possible.
Following the disturbingly high homicide trend Philadelphia has seen in recent years, the goal of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is to bring closure in as many of those cases as possible.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, others, injured in Center City vehicle accident
An accident at a busy Center City intersection sent Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and three other people to the hospital.
An accident at a busy Center City intersection sent Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and three other people to the hospital.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw injured in Center City auto accident
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
City of Philadelphia reaches record $9.25M settlement with demonstrators in summer 2020 protests
During a press conference held on Monday morning, several plaintiffs said they have an array of physical ailments caused by the police violence they experienced, including nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets, and reactions to chemical agents.
During a press conference held on Monday morning, several plaintiffs said they have an array of physical ailments caused by the police violence they experienced, including nerve damage from zip ties, scars from rubber bullets, and reactions to chemical agents.
Temple, Philadelphia police departments welcome new officers as recruitment efforts continue
The graduation comes one month after Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerlad was killed in the line of duty and as Philadelphia police say there is a "dire" need for more officers.
The graduation comes one month after Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerlad was killed in the line of duty and as Philadelphia police say there is a "dire" need for more officers.
Graduating class of Philadelphia police officers includes middle-aged recruits
A former hairdresser, a retired school teacher and a longtime retail worker are among the dozens of new officers who will graduate the Philadelphia Police Academy next week.
A former hairdresser, a retired school teacher and a longtime retail worker are among the dozens of new officers who will graduate the Philadelphia Police Academy next week.
Officials: 2 officers injured in crash after following stolen vehicle in North Philadelphia
Authorities say the officers were following a stolen car in North Philadelphia when they struck another vehicle.
Authorities say the officers were following a stolen car in North Philadelphia when they struck another vehicle.
Police gather with North Philadelphia neighborhood informally to build better community relations
In a neighborhood plagued with gun violence and crime, Thursday night saw a mixer hosted by the 22nd District was an effort by Philadelphia Police to take a breath, have a slice of pizza and some conversation.
In a neighborhood plagued with gun violence and crime, Thursday night saw a mixer hosted by the 22nd District was an effort by Philadelphia Police to take a breath, have a slice of pizza and some conversation.
Philadelphia police officer wounded in line-of-duty shooting remains hospitalized due to complications
A Philadelphia police officer shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop in West Philadelphia in February remains hospitalized due to complications, according to a fundraiser created for the officer and his two children.
A Philadelphia police officer shot in the line of duty during a traffic stop in West Philadelphia in February remains hospitalized due to complications, according to a fundraiser created for the officer and his two children.
Philadelphia DAO releases information on 3 police, public safety officers accused of sex crimes
In a Wednesday afternoon press conference, DAO officials detailed the cases of a former Philadelphia school resource officer, and two former Philadelphia police officers involved in sexual violence cases, including cases with child victims.
In a Wednesday afternoon press conference, DAO officials detailed the cases of a former Philadelphia school resource officer, and two former Philadelphia police officers involved in sexual violence cases, including cases with child victims.
Philadelphia police hope revamped recruitment process will help address staffing issues
The Philadelphia Police Department hopes to hire hundreds of new officers over the next year with the help of a revamped recruitment process.
The Philadelphia Police Department hopes to hire hundreds of new officers over the next year with the help of a revamped recruitment process.
Philadelphia officer wounded in shooting identified, 2 Delaware County men charged
Eric Haynes and Ernest Reed were both charged in the non-fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Giovanni Maysonet during a traffic stop. Officer Maysonet was driven to the hospital by his partner and later placed in stable condition.
Eric Haynes and Ernest Reed were both charged in the non-fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Officer Giovanni Maysonet during a traffic stop. Officer Maysonet was driven to the hospital by his partner and later placed in stable condition.
3 civilians, officer injured in multi-car crash in Olney, police say
Three civilians and a Philadelphia police officer were injured in a Friday morning crash in the city's Olney neighborhood, police say.
Three civilians and a Philadelphia police officer were injured in a Friday morning crash in the city's Olney neighborhood, police say.
'It's a warm feeling in our hearts': Shop with a Cop event unfolds with excited kids in South Philly
Philadelphia police are in the holiday spirit with families as the annual Shop with a Cop event unfolded in South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police are in the holiday spirit with families as the annual Shop with a Cop event unfolded in South Philadelphia.
Police: Officer injured in two-vehicle crash in Germantown
Authorities say the officer was transported to the hospital, but the officer's condition and the condition of others involved are unknown at this time.
Authorities say the officer was transported to the hospital, but the officer's condition and the condition of others involved are unknown at this time.
Philadelphia Police FOP responds to city controller’s audit, claims it maligns the department
The leader of the Fraternal Order of Police is sharply criticizing the City Controller’s audit of the police department claiming it makes the leadership of the department appear inept.
The leader of the Fraternal Order of Police is sharply criticizing the City Controller’s audit of the police department claiming it makes the leadership of the department appear inept.
Philadelphia Controller's review of police spending details staffing issues, varying 911 response times
In a city struggling with violent crime, the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office has found that there are fewer police officers now than in recent years.
In a city struggling with violent crime, the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office has found that there are fewer police officers now than in recent years.
Charges thrown out against former Philadelphia police officer accused of 2017 fatal shooting
A judge threw out murder charges Tuesday against a former Philadelphia police officer accused of fatally shooting a Black man in the back as he ran.
A judge threw out murder charges Tuesday against a former Philadelphia police officer accused of fatally shooting a Black man in the back as he ran.
Officials: 2 officers, civilian treated for injuries after Southwest Philly multi-vehicle accident
Two Philadelphia police officers and a civilian are transported to a hospital and treated for injuries after they are involved in a multi-vehicle accident.
Two Philadelphia police officers and a civilian are transported to a hospital and treated for injuries after they are involved in a multi-vehicle accident.