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Philadelphia Police Department reversal: Body cam footage disproves initial police narrative on deadly Kensington shooting

When asked about rebuilding trust with the public, Police Commissioner Outlaw likened the incident to taking “50 steps back.”
By Sam Searles/WHYY

Rocky governance persists in tiny Pa. borough that hired Tamir Rice’s killer

A year after Tioga hired the police officer who killed Tamir Rice, borough officials who promised changes struggle with persisting issues.

By Min Xian/SpotlightPA

No body cam footage in the Anthony Allegrini Jr. case, Pa. State Police say. His family still wants answers

A Pennsylvania State Police trooper fatally shot Allegrini Jr., 18, on June 4. After the death, a commanding officer revealed no state troopers wear body cameras.
By Sammy Caiola/WHYY


Suspect arrested in slaying of university police officer

The officer tried to intervene in a carjacking.

By The Associated Press

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