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In 2008 there were 351,353 crimes reported in theU.S. state ofPennsylvania, including 707 murders.[1] In 2014 there were 287,180 crimes reported, including 614 murders.[1]
In 2008, Pennsylvania had 1,117 State and local law enforcement agencies.[2] Those agencies employed a total of 33,670 staff.[2] Of the total staff, 27,413 were sworn officers (defined as those with general arrest powers).[2]
In 2008, Pennsylvania had 218 police officers per 100,000 residents.[2]
Capital punishment is applied in Pennsylvania.[3]
