Pennsylvania State Police troopers who kill or injure someone should not be investigated by their own agency, and an independent prosecutor should review the case, according to a recommendation approved by a state oversight panel.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police troopers who kill or injure someone should not be investigated by their own agency, and an independent prosecutor should review the case, according to a recommendation approved Friday by a state oversight panel.
, a 19-year-old Chinese American killed by the Pennsylvania State Police, for their son’s death to be independently investigated.had his hands in the air when troopers shot and killed him near Stroudsburg troopers consulted with the county district attorney before shooting a suspect involved in an hourslong standoff.The State Police have defended their handling of both cases, as have the district attorneys in Beaver and Monroe counties.
Wolf’s executive order creating the commission states that it will prepare a report of its findings on the cases it reviews and include recommendations that are approved by the full panel. “PSP appreciates the dedication and time these citizens have volunteered to improving public safety and fair treatment, and addressing inequities in law enforcement,” he wrote by email.
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