Category Archives: Pennsylvania Polcie

The “Asshole” sentenced to death for murdering Philadelphia Police Officer Chuck Cassidy

Posted on 1, November 26, 2009 | Leave a comment

Posted on Wed, Nov. 25, 2009

Officer Cassidy’s killer sentenced to die; defendant asks forgiveness, is rebuffed by widow

By MENSAH M. DEAN
Philadelphia Daily News

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MOMENTS AFTER the jury forewoman announced yesterday that he would die for murdering a Philadelphia police officer, John “Jordan” Lewis – in a calm voice that competed with his mother’s sobs – asked his victim’s family to somehow forgive him. Continue reading →

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“Police officers who lose their sense of smell also risk losing their jobs…”

Posted on 1, March 27, 2009 | Leave a comment

LABOR RELATIONS Police officer in suburban Pittsburgh township lost sense of smell in motorcycle crash

Posted: March 27
Updated: Today at 8:10 AM
Judge: It’s OK to fire cop who can’t smell

By MARK SCOLFORO Associated Press Writer

HARRISBURG — Police officers who lose their sense of smell also risk losing their jobs, a Pennsylvania appeals court ruled Thursday. Continue reading →

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