Crime in Pennsylvania

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This article refers to crime in the state of Pennsylvania.

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State statistics [edit]

In 2008 there were 351,814 crimes reported in Pennsylvania, including 701 murders.[1][dead link]

Policing [edit]

Further information: List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania

In 2008, Pennsylvania had 1,117 State and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 33,670 staff.[3] Of the total staff, 27,413 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[4]

Police ratio [edit]

In 2008, Pennsylvania had 218 police officers per 100,000 residents.[5]

Capital punishment laws [edit]

Capital punishment is applied in Pennsylvania.[6]

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://www.disastercenter.com/crime/pacrimn.htm
  2. ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  3. ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  4. ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  5. ^ U.S. Department of Justice, Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, 2008, p.15
  6. ^ http://www.religioustolerance.org/execut3.htm
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