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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is leading a seismic shift in public safety and justice under Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Over the past two years, …
Over $600 Million in Grants Fuel Safer, Stronger Pennsylvania Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In response to escalating concerns over the national crime crisis, the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus has unveiled a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing crime across the state. …
Urgent Action Demanded: Pennsylvania GOP Unveils Bold Plan to Crush Crime Crisis and Restore Community Safety! 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
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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) celebrates the continued success of its Restorative Practices initiative in the 2023-24 school year at the Technical College High Schools (TCHS).
Restorative Practices Foster Community at Chester County Schools Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer recently announced the pioneering members of the New Castle County Police Accountability Board. This new initiative seeks to enhance public …
New Castle County Breaks New Ground with Police Accountability Board Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A new bill, aiming to reduce crime rates in Pennsylvania by improving lighting and security measures in public spaces, is gaining traction within the state legislature. The …
Pennsylvania House Bill 1130 Sheds Light on Crime Prevention Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — In a recent update, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Dr. Debra Mason, Director of the City’s Community Public Safety Initiative (CPSI), shared positive results from the Wilmington …
Wilmington Street Team’s Anti-Violence Efforts Yield Promising Results Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — In an unprecedented move, the city of Philadelphia is set to become a national pioneer in an underexplored facet of public safety policy: the professional cleaning and …
Philadelphia Paves the Way in Public Safety with Innovative Crime Scene Cleanup and Blight Reduction Initiative Read More PENNSYLVANIA — On Thursday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Executive Order 2023-21, establishing the Pennsylvania Citizen Law Enforcement Advisory and Review (CLEAR) Commission within the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG). …
Governor Shapiro Establishes CLEAR Commission for Enhanced Law Enforcement Accountability Read More