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PA State Troopers rescue a bald eagle struck by a vehicle
First held in 1920, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade is the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in America
Same month, same country -- but winter policing looks a lot different 865 miles apart
Danelo Cavalcante — still armed with a rifle — tried to evade capture by crawling through thick underbrush but was bitten by a K-9
The bodycam footage shows the suspect holding a knife in his right hand, by his right leg, before he was shot
State officials said 137 of 297 applicants who applied to become a trooper in early September do not have college credits
“Officer Butterworth’s heroic actions saved the lives of these two people, who possibly would not have survived if it were not for his selfless and immediate actions,” Norristown police said
Manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante continues into its second week and a tower officer has been put on leave as part of the escape investigation
Convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante remains at large; he is believed to be hiding in a Pennsylvania neighborhood
The governor said the state is taking steps to address workforce shortages in law enforcement, and opening “the doors of opportunity to those who want to serve”
Officer Jared Shope says he will continue to serve his community, and thanks its businesses, school districts and residents for unwavering support
Money raised will help pay for training, food and insurance for ‘Buc,’ as the city’s K-9 program is funded entirely by donations
The CO was shot twice in the leg and the would-be carjacker was shot in the back and leg
The state police force argued that revealing their policy on utilizing social media for investigations could potentially put public safety at risk
Following assessment, recruits must pass a criminal history check as well as physical fitness and reading assessments, which have had certain challenges
The suspect choked, strangled and punched the sergeant multiple times in the head while attempting to disarm the officer
The grant will “provide training and equipment to specially trained officers to respond to dangerous situations,” the DA said
The judge said an incorrect statement from prosecutors that Richard Nicoletti was responsible for “teargassing protesters” could compromise a fair trial in Philly
Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire died after he was gunned down by a suspect in January; his passing was one of the factors for the PD to join Tarentum
“You can yell at me and argue with me,” Officer McDonald said, “but my horse doesn’t care what you have to say. He’s gonna keep going”
The new recruitment program allows those interested in becoming an officer to attend the academy for six months but on a salary
According to the study, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has an “exceptional” response time of under 16 minutes and its staffing is “excessively high”
Michael Burham looked “tired and worn-out, as we thought he might” and was dirty and wet, still wearing his jail-issued pants turned inside out
Officer Calvin Hall was asked to help settle a dispute among some partygoers; That’s when Christian Bey walked up behind Hall and started shooting
Michael Burham, who is also a suspect in a homicide case, used bed sheets to descend the jail’s walls
Officials say Michael Burham escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together
A shooter wearing a ballistic vest and carrying a police scanner opened fire seemingly at random, killing four people and wounding two boys
Trooper Jay Rougeau Jr. went into work on his day off after learning his barracks had been attacked
In 2019, 15 officers were fired; Since then, 5 officers had their firings reversed through arbitration, 1 firing has been upheld and 6 other appeals are pending
Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr. was shot and killed by a bullet that went through his patrol vehicle’s windshield during an ambush; another trooper was wounded
The troopers’ names and the condition of the wounded trooper weren’t immediately available
In Philadelphia, nearly 200 officers were disciplined, including 15 who were forced off the job. 12 officers filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city
Four bystanders jumped in to help the officer get the suspect handcuffed until Rostraver police arrived to help