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WILKES-BARRE, PA — On January 30, 2025, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) convened a roundtable discussion to address the pressing issue of human trafficking. Held at the …
Your Voice Against Exploitation: How Survivors and Leaders Are Uniting to Fight Human Trafficking Today Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has secured a $2.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to establish a statewide sexual assault kit tracking system in Pennsylvania. The …
Pennsylvania Secures $2.5 Million for Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Since 2023, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has reinforced its commitment to public safety by awarding $15 million in funding to more than 300 nonprofit organizations through the Nonprofit …
Shapiro-Davis Administration Bolsters Nonprofit Security Across Pennsylvania Read More
ERIE, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration has unveiled the “Building Opportunity through Out-of-School” (BOOST) initiative, committing over $11 million in grants to expand afterschool programs across Pennsylvania. This ambitious move …
Empowering Change: How $11 Million in Afterschool Grants is Transforming Pennsylvania’s Communities Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative District. The funding will support efforts to improve school security …
Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Safety and mental health are the bedrock of education, and ensuring these needs are met is no small task. Recognizing this, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has taken bold, decisive …
Securing Futures, Strengthening Minds: Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $275 Million in School Safety and Mental Health Read More
YARDLEY, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a decisive stand on school safety, setting an unprecedented example amid growing concerns over antisemitism and school violence. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency …
Protecting Our Kids: Pennsylvania Doubles Down on School Safety Amid Rising Antisemitism Read More
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 — A game-changing step in bolstering Pennsylvania law enforcement is underway as the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) recently announced the establishment of a new …
Elizabethtown College to Launch New Police Academy Amid Push to Strengthen Local Law Enforcement Read More