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Man fires at cops, striking 1, before turning the gun on himself, police say One bullet went into the officer’s ballistic vest, missing his flesh by millimeters

February 12, 2025
After a rigorous 14-week training program, these K-9s are ready to patrol the streets

January 3, 2025
124th Mummers Parade blows through Philadelphia on strong winds as thousands safely strut into the new year Police say they were focused on security, as they are every year, following New Orleans tragedy

January 1, 2025
Police announce arrest in connection with Fairmount Park mass shooting that killed 17-year-old girl Police are looking for a second suspect

November 15, 2024
‘You're not going to destroy the city’: PPD heightens presence to crack down on potential weekend looting

November 8, 2024
Bethel says new position opening at PPD would help families impacted by violent crime

September 2, 2024
Philadelphia Police Department student safety plan to focus on routes to and from schools

August 22, 2024
Police say 'gun battle' in West Philadelphia that killed 3 people and wounded 6 started as an argument Investigators recovered 3 guns and say almost 40 shots were fired

July 22, 2024
Philadelphia police officer remains in critical condition after being shot during traffic stop in Kensington All persons of interest are in police custody, say investigators

June 23, 2024
PPD staff inspector confident new officers deployed to Kensington will make a difference — residents not so sure More than 70 officers were deployed Tuesday. It's part of the city’s plan to restore the neighborhood.

June 19, 2024