The active shooter alert that forced Villanova University students to shelter in place on Thursday was a result of a cruel hoax," according to President Rev. Peter Donohue.

Students and staff at Villanova University were urged to lock doors after an active shooter alert was reported during Class of 2029 orientation. The incident was ruled a hoax.

The school board also approved notices of nonrenewal for two charters, and a $2.5 million settlement with West Philadelphia ...

Philadelphia Controller's audit reveals safety risks and oversight gaps in the Department of Licenses & Inspections.

While the president lacks the authority to take federal control of local police departments, he may be able to send troops, depending on a federal case in California.

Philadelphia city employees working long hours due to understaffing earn massive overtime wages, with some earning more than ...

Crime Belltown incident highlights Seattle's public safety struggles A man is arrested after threatening bus passengers with a knife and fleeing in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.

The university is proactively implementing changes to help ensure that the celebration remains safe.

Safety upgrades for Albuquerque Public Schools to halt guns on campus 'We have probably 6-7,000 cameras within the district. Should one of those cameras show something or an alarm goes off ...

Prince Harry issued a scathing response after the Charity Commission for England and Wales announced the findings from its investigation into his Sentebale charity.

The state has allocated $135 million to help prosecutors and defenders comply with the new discovery requirements, reinforcing Governor Hochul's commitment to crime prevention and public safety.

With killings down by more than half from the 2021 peak, officials say progress is real but fragile, and deep-seated social issues remain unresolved.