Tag: Pennsylvania agencies

Technology

All Pennsylvania State Police Troopers Now Wearing Body Cameras

Officials said the cameras will also improve evidence collection, preparation of reports or court testimony, and training of cadets and troopers.

April 11, 2025

Special Units

Pennsylvania Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Barricade Incident

The suspect crashed a vehicle belonging to his father’s business into another car at about 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. When officers responded to the crash, they said they saw him reach for a .22 caliber handgun.

April 7, 2025

Command

Pittsburgh’s Acting Chief Resigns, Saying He was Pressured to Violate His “Ethics”

“There should be no politics in police work,” Acting Chief Chris Ragland added. “You have to do things that are moral, ethical, legal. When you are asked to do things that go against your bright lines, you have to walk away.”

March 5, 2025

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officer Killed in Hospital Shootout

Officers attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but he emerged from the ICU holding a hospital staff member at gunpoint, her hands bound by zip ties. Officers opened fire and killed the suspect.

February 24, 2025

Patrol

Philadelphia Officer Shot, Saved by Body Armor

Police say the suspect opened fire and an officer was hit in the hand and in his jacket, striking his body armor. Officers reportedly did not return fire.

February 12, 2025

Command

Mayor Taps Acting Chief to Head Pittsburgh Police

To fully assume the role, Acting Christopher Chief Ragland will have to be confirmed by city council, where he will likely be interviewed under oath. He was named acting chief in October, when former Chief Larry Scirroto left.

February 7, 2025

Patrol

Pennsylvania Officers Threatened After Arrest of Suspect in Murder of Insurance CEO

Altoona Police Department Deputy Chief Derek Swope said that they are investigating threats made against the department and local people who were involved in the arrest.

December 10, 2024

Patrol

Rookie Officer Praised for Helping Arrest Suspect in Murder of Insurance CEO

“He was very cooperative with us. Didn’t really give us too many issues. Once we found out his identity, we took it from there,” the rookie officer said.

December 10, 2024

Patrol

Pittsburgh City Leaders Voice Concerns About Police Staffing

Cara Cruz, a public safety spokesperson, said there are 719 sworn officers currently, plus 64 recruits currently working to become full-fledged officers.

November 22, 2024

Special Units

Pennsylvania Police Release Video of Officer Actions at Site of Attempted Trump Assassination

The footage is taken from two officers from the Butler Township Police Department who made a desperate attempt to stop Crooks moments before he fired his rifle, striking Trump in the ear, killing Corey Comparatore and injuring two others.

August 8, 2024

Command

Pennsylvania Agency Moves to 12-Hour Shifts

Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said the department is now offering 12-hour shifts so more officers can be out on the streets.

August 1, 2024

Special Units

Local SWAT Team Says They Had No Contact with Secret Service Before Trump Assassination Attempt

"We were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the Secret Service members whenever they arrived, and that never happened," said Jason Woods, lead sharpshooter on the SWAT team in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

July 30, 2024