Policing

Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German

A former officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.

The goal is to improve efficiency by keeping the lanes open on SEPTA bus routes that are seeing increases in ridership.

According to authorities, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and an FBI Philadelphia agent were injured.

As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.

Prosecutors said that former Officer Eric Ruch Jr. shot and killed Dennis Plowden Jr. less than six seconds after arriving on the scene, even as other officers held their fire

Analysts say the dashboard showcasing internal affairs cases from law enforcement is a great first step, but suggest more transparency should follow.

The lawsuit names the city of Childersburg, Ala., which oversees the police department that arrested Jennings, as a defendant.

The dashboard filters investigations by law enforcement agencies, types of allegations made, and if any disciplinary action was taken.

The data raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremists in law enforcement and the military who are tasked with enforcing laws and protecting the U.S.

New initiatives and partnerships are being credited for the drop in Trenton’s homicide rate.

The judges found the state’s vehicle code prohibits any part of the plate from being covered, including the visitpa.com website of the state’s tourism office.

Some community members say they understand why City leaders are calling for the return of stop-and-frisk measures, but worry policy could backfire.

Residents and business owners both say they wish officers were more engaged. They disagree on how.

A specially appointed prosecutor said he believes Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks, acted appropriately.