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NewsNovember 22, 2024

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.

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NewsOctober 25, 2024

Pittsburgh’s Chief Resigns to Keep Basketball Referee Job

The chief said in a press release Oct. 17 that he planned to return to refereeing NCAA basketball games — an announcement that surprised some city officials who were under the impression he’d given up the side job when he was tapped as chief in May 2023.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2024

Philadelphia Officer Dies from Wounds Suffered in June Shooting

Officer Jaime Roman was shot in the neck June 22 during a traffic stop and died Tuesday Sept. 10.

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NewsAugust 8, 2024

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.

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NewsAugust 1, 2024

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.

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NewsJuly 30, 2024

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.

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NewsJuly 25, 2024

Former Philadelphia Officer Sentenced to at Least 8 Years in Killing of 12-Year-Old

Former Philadelphia officer Edsaul Mendoza pleaded guilty back in April 2024 to murder in the death of 12-year-old Thomas ‘TJ’ Siderio in South Philadelphia.

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NewsJuly 17, 2024

Town Manager Defends Butler Police Against Criticism of Performance on Day of Trump Assassination Attempt

"I think there's some misconception about overall response. I can only speak for our officers transitioning from what was supposed to be a primary traffic control assistance to where it became … a suspicious person," the township manager said.

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NewsJuly 11, 2024

Family of Slain Officer Wants Progressive DA Recalled for Refusal to Seek Death Penalty for Suspected Killer

The family has been pushing for the suspect to be convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death ever since, but they found out Tuesday night that Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner would be declining to do so.

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NewsJuly 10, 2024

Pittsburgh Police to Adopt Higher Presence Downtown

Police said the new "high-visibility police patrol initiative" aims to create a safer environment around the clock. The Violence Prevention and Cycle units, along with K9s, will focus on specific areas and issues.

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