Policing
Family, community remembers Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from N.J. park 4 years ago
The young girl, then 5 years old, was last seen playing with her younger brother at Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County on the afternoon of September 16, 2019.
3 years ago
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
3 years ago
Listen 1:18Police release new age-progression photo of girl who vanished from N.J. park 4 years ago
In the four years since the Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance, hundreds of interviews have been conducted and investigators continue to follow up on every tip reported.
3 years ago
K-9 named Yoda helped authorities catch escaped murderer in Pennsylvania
Danelo Cavalcante made one last attempt to get away, but Yoda was unleashed to stop him.
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After catching escaped murderer, officers took a photo with him. Experts say that was inappropriate
Policing experts said the celebratory moment after the grueling 14-day search for the armed suspect was inappropriate and dehumanizing.
3 years ago
What it takes to search for a fugitive
The manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last month, is nearing the two-week mark. So how do authorities find him?
3 years ago
5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death
The new charges come nine months after the violent beating of Nichols by officers during a Jan. 7 traffic stop near his Memphis home. Nichols died three days later.
3 years ago
Escaped Chester County prisoner stole rifle, fled homeowner’s gunfire; remains at large
Residents in East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors.
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Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say
Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.
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Watchtower guard is fired as search for fugitive killer in Pennsylvania focuses on botanical garden
Pennsylvania officials say a prison tower guard has been fired after letting a convicted murderer slip out on his watch in a brazen escape.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in Eddie Irizarry killing
The suspended Philadelphia police officer turned himself in and was arrested on Friday morning and will face charges that carry a minimum of 35 years in prison.
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What we know about the search for escaped Pennsylvania prisoner Danelo Cavalcante
Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend, escaped from the Chester County Prison last Thursday, sparking a massive manhunt.
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The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote
The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.
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Who is John Stanford, the PPD veteran replacing Outlaw as interim Philly police commissioner?
A 21-year veteran of the PPD, he served in Internal Affairs, as a public information officer, and as commander of a West Philly police district.
3 years ago
Philly Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is resigning
Outlaw has accepted a new role as the deputy chief security officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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