Policing

Fearing MS-13 gang, she sought asylum in U.S. after being separated by border officials, she and her son eventually were reunited and now live in N.J.

The city says its options are restricted by state laws. Advocates say that’s a bad excuse.

Philadelphia’s mayor is slated to name a new leader before year’s end. Some, like the Eagles safety, worry the process is taking place behind closed doors.

Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers.

One Salvadoran family’s migration to the United States over the past year illustrates the profound effect policy changes in the U.S., Mexico and Central America are having.

After seven people left an Energy Transfer construction site, their car was pulled over. One occupant was pulled out of the back seat and cuffed.

Psychiatry, public health and law enforcement leaders — including Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner — are taking a “not if, but when” approach.

The civil complaint alleges that an officer hit the woman in the face, then conspired with two other officers to falsely arrest her.

The program connects high-risk victims with an advocate.

If it’s not a scheduled buyback event, Philly Police require ID.

Promotions are based on staffing needs and approval from the city’s Managing Director’s Office, said Capt. Sekou Kinebrew, a police spokesman, in an email.

The attorney general said the directives will mean greater transparency in an era of increased scrutiny of the criminal justice system.

A petition seeks big changes to the grievance arbitration process for city cops.

A New Jersey law taking effect Sunday will require all drunk driving offenders to install an ignition interlock in their cars.