The change follows a brazen arson attack at the Harrisburg residence where Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family stay.

In a letter to legislative leaders Tuesday, State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris said the new unit, which will use marked police vehicles, will maintain an "additional visible presence" at ...

A new Pennsylvania law aimed at cracking down on distracted driving is set to go in effect Thursday, one that could lead to ...

Christopher Paris, state police commissioner, said in a statement. “Rapid DNA analysis can expedite the development of investigative leads, assist in suspect identification and help exclude ...

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Christopher Paris, the state police commissioner, in a statement announcing the Rapid DNA program.In their first week using the technology, state troopers used a blood sample from an ATM tampering ...

MANHEIM, Pa. — 74 troopers are being welcomed into the fold as newly minted members of the Pennsylvania State Police. On Friday, State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris joined families to ...

DNA evidence that once took days to process could now provide a break in a case in just 90 minutes. The state police have expanded their Rapid DNA program, implementing 15 fully automated genetic ...