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INDIANAPOLIS, IN — A new bipartisan effort seeks to equip law enforcement officers with advanced training to address modern-day challenges. The Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of …
New Bill Aims to Enhance Police Training for Safety and De-Escalation Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Capitol Police have achieved significant recognition by securing dual-accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) as a “Premier Agency” and from the Commission …
Pennsylvania Capitol Police Achieve Dual-Accreditation Read More
HERSHEY, PA — The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently received an independent analysis of its 2023 trooper-initiated traffic stops, marking a significant step in their ongoing commitment to transparency, public trust, …
Advancing Transparency: The Pennsylvania State Police’s Commitment to Equitable Law Enforcement Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Police Department is looking for new recruits. Whether you are a certified police officer, a police academy cadet, or someone interested in serving the community, …
Downingtown Police Department Now Hiring Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — The Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of full-time police officer. This accredited department serves approximately 30,000 residents in Westtown …
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department Seeks Full-Time Officers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) announced that a $25 million grant awarded to the Philadelphia Police Department in 2022 will now fund …
Philadelphia Police to Receive $25 Million for New Equipment and Training Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Deputy Sheriff Kelly McGonigal has completed the esteemed Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training program offered by the Department of Homeland Security. A four-year …
Chester County Deputy Completes Prestigious Homeland Security Training Read More
MALVERN, PA — Philadelphia native Chief Joel Fitzgerald has been elected President of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA). The organization, based in Malvern, serves the training needs …
Chief Joel Fitzgerald Elected President of FBI-LEEDA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is reminding law enforcement agencies that grant funding is available to support system upgrades for reporting crime statistics to …
Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Agencies Encouraged to Apply for Crime Reporting Grants Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a solemn ceremony held in the State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, the Pennsylvania State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police paid tribute to the officers …
Pennsylvania Honors Fallen Officers in Annual Memorial Service Read More