Policing
Family, friends and law enforcement say farewell to fallen officer Robert Shisler
The funeral for Deptford Police Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler was held at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro.
3 years ago
Philly police plan to fan out to pools, recreation centers in high-violence areas this summer
Some Philly police officers stationed at schools during the school year will move to community centers as part of the city’s efforts to curb a spike in violence this summer.
3 years ago
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
3 years ago
Listen 5:28Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly
The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.
3 years ago
Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself
A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large
According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.
3 years ago
The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.
3 years ago
Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate
The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.
3 years ago
2 men escape Philadelphia prison, undetected for hours
They escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m. Sunday by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard.
3 years ago
Mistrial declared in case involving former Philadelphia officer who pepper-sprayed protesters
The jury told the judge it was at an impasse on Friday, but the judge urged them to continue working toward a verdict.
3 years ago
New Castle County police officer kills pedestrian while responding to domestic disturbance call
Police said the officer’s SUV was fully marked but did not reveal whether he was speeding or had his emergency lights activated.
3 years ago
New Jersey police officer dies from gunshot wound sustained in line of duty
Action News has learned that Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler passed away at the hospital on May 7.
3 years ago
Jury to resume deliberations in ex-SWAT officer’s trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to move on with an 11 member panel after a juror was dismissed.
3 years ago
Former Sharon Hill officers get house arrest for Fanta Bility’s shooting death
The ex-officers have been sentenced to five years of probation — the first 11 months of it on house arrest.
3 years ago
Out of 100 N.J. police departments, 5 are following state mandates for police complaints
A new report from the state comptroller is signaling possible widespread issues in departments following mandates from the attorney general.
3 years ago
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