Policing

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.

Three Philadelphia high school juniors raised more than $1,800 thanks to “surreal” community support.

A manhunt is underway at the Jersey Shore for a man who authorities say exchanged gunfire with a police officer Thursday morning.

Authorities in Philadelphia say at least one man exchanged gunfire with police as he was getting off a bus and an officer suffered a graze wound.

The proposal was a step too far for residents who have already endured a history of losing local control to powerful outsiders.