3 ex-officers in US accused of coverup in immigrant beating death probe get split verdict
By Michael Rubinkam (CP) – 11 hours ago
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A federal jury Thursday rejected most of the government’s case against three former police officers accused of hindering an FBI investigation into the beating death of an illegal Mexican immigrant but nevertheless convicted one of them of a charge that could send him to prison for decades. Continue reading
Regional police takes 1st step in West Hazleton
By MIA LIGHT (Staff Writer) / Published: January 27, 2010
The concept of police regionalization is on the table for West Hazleton Borough officials. Continue reading
Opponents target gun legislation
By: CHRISTOPHER RUVO / www.phillyburbs.com
Bucks County Courier Times
The measure would allow citizens to stand their ground and use deadly force to fend off an attacker. Opponents call it shoot first legislation. Continue reading
Pa. police accused of cover-up in immigrant attack
By MICHAEL RUBINKAM and KATHY MATHESON The Associated Press
Dec. 15, 2009, 7:27PM
SHENANDOAH, Pa. — Federal prosecutors charged three police officers in a racially tense Pennsylvania coal town with orchestrating a cover-up in the fatal beating of a Mexican immigrant by altering evidence or lying to the FBI in a case against two white high school football players. Continue reading
2009 a dangerous year for police as gun deaths spike
Across the nation, 2009 was a particularly perilous year for officers involved in gun disputes, with the number of officers killed in the line of duty by gunfire up 24 percent from 2008. In the past decade, small spikes in gunfire deaths have been common, but experts say they are surprised by the number of officers this year who have been specifically targeted by gunmen.
By COLLEEN LONG
TONY AVELAR / The Associated Press
In March, an Oakland Police honor guard stands near the four caskets of police officers. Across the nation, 2009 was a particularly perilous year for officers. Continue reading
Posted in Pennsylvania Police
Police investigate shots fired in borough
Published: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:06 PM EDT
SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah police are looking for a black or Hispanic man who was allegedly shooting at another man Friday afternoon. Continue reading
Rendell to push for gun control
By Tim Puko
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Even the governor’s support might mean little in an effort to strengthen gun-control laws in Pennsylvania, legislators said Tuesday. Continue reading
Grieving city, thousands of police officers say goodbye to three ‘brothers’
By Mike Wereschagin and Jill King Greenwood
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, April 10, 2009
Three families who bore the cost of keeping a city safe grieved Thursday in a hushed Petersen Events Center as thousands of mourners assured them they bear nothing alone. Continue reading
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review – 3 hours ago
By Staff and wire reports Three police officers died and one was injured in an exchange of gunfire with a man in Stanton Heights this morning, investigators say. The suspect has been taken into custody, following a nearly four-hour standoff on … Article
Posted in Pennsylvania Police, Pittsburgh Police
Friday, March 6, 2009, 3:21pm
Stimulus figures for N.J., Pa. law enforcement announced
Pennsylvania will receive more than $72.3 million stimulus money for state and local law enforcement assistance and New Jersey will receive nearly $48 million. Continue reading
PA Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 38 