Philadelphia

Officer Edwenna Ferguson mourned that even her career did not exempt her from the agony of the city's mounting gun violence

The officers were returning gunfire toward a car from which they believed shots had been fired from in their direction

A city police union is still in arbitration, which could push the deadline back even further for officers

Homeland Security is investigating who left a chemical mixture in the witness waiting area

Philadelphia police showed 559 homicides going into the last day of 2021, the most recorded since the city began tracking in 1960

"Everyone deserves to feel safe in our city, and sadly, as we know, that hasn't always been the case this year," said Mayor Jim Kenney

The suspect subsequently shot a homeowner before shooting himself in the head

"I was going to live a fulfilled life [as a cop]," said Chris Daukaus. "But I didn't want to have a 'what if' moment"

About two-thirds of the police force do not regularly carry TASERs

Shootings are still high citywide, but police leaders say a patrol strategy is making gains

The new traffic officers would focus on directing traffic, spotting illegal parking and enforcing traffic regulations

Officers can still stop drivers for violations that impact public safety, like running a red light

The suspect was also shot and taken into custody

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says there are "key disconnects" in "which crimes we prioritize"

The contract will increase police spending by $133 million over three years, "ultimately helping keep Philadelphians safer," the mayor said