HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today issued the following statement on the death of Union County District Attorney and former PDAA President D. Peter Johnson: We are saddened to hear of the passing of our colleague, D. Peter Johnson. The people of Union County will remember Pete for his professionalism in office, his dedication to crime victims,
Read full post hereHARRISBURG – The Executive Committee of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced that Kelly Callihan, the former District Attorney of Cambria County, has been named Executive Director of the association. A career prosecutor, Kelly currently serves as PDAA’s Counsel for Policy and External Relations. “Kelly Callihan is uniquely qualified to serve as the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys
Read full post hereCumberland County District Attorney Seán McCormack recently testified before the Senate Aging and Youth Committee, telling state lawmakers that the Child Advocacy Centers (CAC's) in Pennsylvania play a crucial role in helping prosecutors hold child abusers accountable for their crimes. "I cannot emphasize enough the importance of a child being interviewed by a specially trained child interview specialist," he said at
Read full post hereHARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) is commending Executive Director Greg Rowe for his many years of service to the association and the criminal justice system. Rowe recently announced that he is resigning as Executive Director to start a new position as Executive Director of Keystone Restituere Justice Center (KRJC), a non-profit organization headed by former Pennsylvania Secretary of
Read full post hereHARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today announced its elected officers for the 2023-24 business year. The election took place during the PDAA's annual business meeting. President: Adams County District Attorney Brian Sinnett Vice President: Clinton County District Attorney David Strouse Secretary/Treasurer: Dauphin County District Attorney Francis Chardo "I am honored to lead an association of dedicated public servants, who seek justice
Read full post hereHARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) is commending the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) for taking formal action to limit access to xylazine by scheduling the dangerous drug as a controlled substance. On Friday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Acting Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen announced taking action to temporarily schedule xylazine as a controlled substance. Xylazine is a powerful
Read full post herePDAA congratulates Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin, who was recently awarded the “Law Enforcement Innovation and Leadership Excellence” award by the Citizens Crime Commission of the Delaware Valley. This was the first presentation of the award at the 42nd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day luncheon at the Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. Martin has served more than 25 years as district attorney.
Read full post hereHARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) today announced that it has appointed Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole W. Ziccarelli to the PDAI Board of Directors. PDAI is the educational and training arm of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. The institute was founded in 1983 for the purpose of developing and providing educational materials and training seminars for district
Read full post herePDAA Executive Director Greg Rowe recently was named to Governor-Elect Josh Shapiro's "Law Enforcement Transition Advisory Committee." The Transition Advisory Committees will advise the incoming administration as it prepares to advance Shapiro's priorities. A press release from Governor-Elect Shapiro's team said, "From public safety to economic development, the Transition Advisory Committees will play a key role in ensuring the administration is
Read full post hereDistrict Attorneys support the lawful use of test strips to lower opioid overdoses HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) today commended Governor Wolf and state legislators for a new state law that ensures the lawful use of fentanyl test strips to detect the presence of the deadly drug. In January, Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, who is PDAA’s legislative
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