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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police lights shine across North Philly to show support for kids at Shriners Hospital
North Philadelphia glowing bright Wednesday night, with the lights of police cars lining the street outside Shriners Hospital for Children, just to put a smile on the young patients’ faces.
Philadelphia Police show support for patients at Shriners Hospital
North Philadelphia glowing bright Wednesday night, with the lights of police cars lining the street outside Shriners Hospital for Children, just to put a smile on the young patients’ faces.
TJ Siderio shooting: Former Philadelphia police officer held on all charges in shooting death of 12-year-old
Former officer Edsaul Mendoza is facing multiple charges including first-degree murder, third-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly shooting of 12-year-old Thomas “TJ” Siderio.
Retired Philadelphia police officer accused of indecent assault of minors, intimidating witnesses
Retired Philadelphia police officer Patrick Heron, 52, is facing a number of charges officials say are related to unlawful sexual contact with young girls and ensuing witnesses intimidation, harassments, and stalking of both juveniles and adults.
Ex-Philadelphia officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2017 shooting of unarmed man
A Philadelphia police officer was convicted Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter and a weapons charge in the fatal shooting of an unarmed motorist shot six seconds after the officer arrived on the scene.
Philadelphia Police Dept. sees 72 new officers graduate amid officer shortage, gun violence crisis
The new class comes during what police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw repeatedly called a staffing crisis in recent months, amid a gun violence crisis.
Former Philadelphia police officer on trial for 2017 killing of unarmed man
A Philadelphia police officer became distraught when he learned that a motorist he fatally shot after a high-speed chase was unarmed, his lawyer said as the ex-officer’s third-degree murder trial began Tuesday.
New Philadelphia 911 dispatchers graduated; department still needs more workers
The Philadelphia Police Department graduated 32 new 911 dispatchers Friday, easing its shortage in the vital position, but the department needs still more workers.