Philly police improve academy training as they push for new recruits

The KYW Newsradio All Local on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (morning edition): The Philadelphia Police Department is increasing its push for new recruits to join the force. A review by the city’s oversight committee says most Philly police cadets are making suggestions for how to improve the new member training at the academy. ... Police in South Jersey will spend a third day looking for a missing teenager with autism. ... Demonstrators held a march through Center City, calling on lawmakers to end funding for the war in Iran as the Pentagon seeks another $200 billion to spend. ... Soccer fans hoping to come to Philly for this summer's World Cup now have more options for where they can stay.