Former Philly officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
A former Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to Third-Degree Murder in the March 2022 shooting death of a 12-year-old boy.
Philly police cracking down on North Broad Street traffic violations, bad drivers with new initiative
Philadelphia police are cracking down on bad drivers and traffic violations along the busy stretch of North Broad Street as a part of a new initiative.
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.
Philadelphia Police officers honored for saving people from burning Mayfair home
Eight heroes with the Philadelphia Police Department are being honored for saving the lives of four people, including a baby, from a burning home.
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
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.
Philadelphia Police to deploy Surge Team to counter massive gatherings
A crackdown on weekend chaos and violence as Philadelphia Police to deploy a Mobile Surge Team to counter massive gatherings.
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.
Philadelphia Police to implement a Mobile Surge Team to combat meetups and gatherings
The Philadelphia Police Department is putting plans in place to combat the massive meetups and gatherings which often lead to chaos and violence.
Joseph Bologna trial: Former Philadelphia police inspector accused of striking protester found not guilty
A former Philadelphia police inspector has been acquitted of assault in the use of a baton during an encounter with a protester in a 2020 racial injustice demonstration.
Philly officer shot, ballistic vest likely saved his life
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.
K9, Philadelphia officer head to Temple University after graduating Academy’s K9 program
A special day at Temple University as their new crime detection dog and his officer graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy’s K9 school.
Philadelphia's new leadership: Top cop Commissioner Bethel vows restoration of law and order
The former Chief of School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia highlighted the need for more officers on the street and a strong push for community policing.
New Philadelphia top cop Kevin Bethel sworn-in as Police Commissioner
The former Chief of School Safety for the School District of Philadelphia highlighted the need for more officers on the street and a strong push for community policing.
Security tight for busy Philly weekend as police step up visibility: ‘It’s safe, we’re out there’
A lot of preparations are underway in Philadelphia in terms of security, as police don’t have just New Year’s Eve, but the Eagles game Sunday and the Mummers Parade. It’s a busy time for law enforcement.
Busy Philly weekend means law enforcement is all hands on deck
Philadelphia Police Department will set a visible reminder that a busy weekend in the city, packed with many events from Eagles to New Year's Eve, means police are on patrol and security will be tight.