Policing

Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

Telford Police sent a letter to the woman alleging that she was “harassing” members online. The ACLU of Pa. said law enforcement is violating her freedom of speech.

A coalition of newsrooms requested Pennsylvania’s database of police officers, but officials denied the info, citing safety concerns for undercover officers.

In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.

Tuesday's order appears to end a six-year legal battle.

“I don’t care how you unpack this, a death sentence is not called for for erratic driving,” said attorney Shaka Johnson.

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

The family of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry is demanding answers following the fatal shooting involving Officer Mark Dial, a five-year veteran of the Police Department.

Kristian Hamilton-Arthur was murdered in 2017. In the years since, his mother has had to advocate for her son, while simultaneously grieving him.

When asked about rebuilding trust with the public, Police Commissioner Outlaw likened the incident to taking “50 steps back.”

Pennsylvania gives millions of dollars meant for road and bridge repairs to the State Police each year. Lawmakers are weighing how to end those transfers.

The advertising campaign to bring in more police recruits is designed to fill a big hole in the number of officers in the department.