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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
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is funneling a staggering $40 million into initiatives designed to fortify victim services, bolster probation and parole programs, and encourage the creation of regional police departments. On …
Game-Changing $40M Boost Sparks Hope for Victims, Justice Reform, and Safer Communities in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a bold step forward in the fight against gun violence with a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This funding, awarded …
$4 Million Federal Grant to Combat Gun Violence in Pennsylvania Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Nearly $3.5 million in funding has been awarded to agencies across Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), according to an …
State Sen. Katie Muth Announces $3.5 Million in Funding for Justice and Victim Support Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee recently approved the allocation of nearly $20 million in competitively awarded school safety grants. These …
Game-Changer for School Safety! PA Unveils $20M Plan to Protect Students and Address Mental Health Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has announced a new wave of state funding to enhance security measures for Chester County organizations. State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, highlighted the recent allocations from …
State Funding Strengthens Security for Vulnerable Communities in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In an assertive move to bolster the safety of nonprofit organizations throughout Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has announced the allocation of $10 …
Safeguarding Communities: Pennsylvania Unleashes $10 Million to Fortify Nonprofits Against Hate Crimes! Read More
STATE COLLEGE, PA — On Wednesday, in a concerted effort to bolster the response to mental health crises across Pennsylvania, the 2024 Statewide Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Symposium convened over …
Crisis Intervention Pioneers Recognized: Discover How CIT is Transforming Mental Health Response in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move to enhance support for crime victims across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has announced two groundbreaking initiatives aimed at …
Streamlining Support: PCCD Unveils New Initiatives to Enhance Victim Compensation Read More HARRISBURG, PA — East Vincent and West Vincent Townships in Chester County have been awarded state grants totaling over $40,000. Announced by State Representatives Kristine Howard and Paul Friel, the …
Chester County Townships Secure Vital Funds to Elevate Safety and Modernize Law Enforcement Read More