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NewsSeptember 8, 2023

PA State Police Drops College Requirement, Sees Increase in Recruits

State officials said 137 of 297 people who applied in the two days after the announcement last week do not have college credits. It’s exactly what Gov. Josh Shapiro was hoping for when he lifted the requirement.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2023

PA Officer Dives into River and Rescues Man and Girl

"I was very confident when I went in, not realizing the actual dangers itself. When I got out there, no safety equipment on, nothing," Officer Ed Butterworth said. "It could’ve been a disaster for all three of us."

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NewsSeptember 5, 2023

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Resigns,

Commissioner Daniele Outlaw's last day with the city will be Sept. 22. She will then become the deputy chief security officer of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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NewsAugust 31, 2023

Philadelphia to Use Drones, More Metal Detectors to Secure Schools

School leaders intend to install gun detection systems in the dozen or so public middle schools. Metal detectors are already set up at district-operated high schools.

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NewsAugust 29, 2023

75 Pittsburgh-Area Officers on Leave After Massive Standoff, Shootout

Pittsburgh police said 47 of their officers are on administrative leave per protocol. The majority of personnel affected are SWAT officers. The city's law enforcement partners are covering any tactical incidents.

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NewsAugust 23, 2023

Man Fires on Deputies Serving Eviction Sparking Long Standoff in Pittsburgh

Hundreds of shots had been ringing out in the area starting around 11 a.m., and the shooting continued into the early evening.

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NewsAugust 23, 2023

PA Corrections Sergeant Shoots Man Trying to Take Her Car

The cameras clearly show the 35-year-old putting gas in her BMW vehicle when the male approaches her and grabs her, puts her in a bear hug from behind and then there's a physical altercation and they both pull weapons...

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NewsAugust 23, 2023

Advertising Campaign Yields 42% Increase in Philly Police Recruits

City Director of Human Resources Michael Zaccagni said thanks to some new money from city council, recruitment is up by 42% when compared to the previous two recruitment periods.

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NewsJuly 26, 2023

LT Wounded in Rampage that Killed PA Trooper Released from Hospital

Police say the suspect who shot Lt. James A. Wagner also ambushed and killed Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. on the same afternoon. The suspect was killed by police that same day.

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NewsJuly 17, 2023

2 Philadelphia Officers Died Friday from Apparent Medical Emergencies

Two veteran Philadelphia police officers died Friday night after what appears to be medical events.

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