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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for stabbing the son of Syracuse's police chief.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The New York State Inspector General cleared the Onondaga County Crime Lab after serious allegations were made by the Syracuse Police Department in the fall of last year. The Inspector General found no evidence to support the allegations, but included criticism of the Syracuse Police Department. On Tuesday, Mayor Stephanie Miner tells CNY Central that she is standing by the Police Department.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A New York state report wants the Syracuse Police Department to undergo training to better understand Crime Lab operations and procedures.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Syracuse Truce is a partnering between law enforcement and community service agencies that will push the new standard of “zero-tolerance” when it comes to gun violence.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse police chief has no plan to follow the lead of the fire chief and retire. Chief Fowler is intent on improving crime numbers in Syracuse.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Update: Syracuse police say the son of Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler, Frank Fowler Jr., 21, was stabbed and assaulted by two suspects early Sunday morning at the Upstate Convenience Market on South Avenue.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Mayor Stephanie Miner and Chief Frank Fowler addressed community leaders Monday night about the city's efforts to combat burglaries. The city says most burglaries happen between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., and 32 percent of the places burglarized this year were unlocked.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler said three of the men who accused Bernie Fine of sexual abuse were "highly credible," reports The Post-Standard.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler's statement on the closure of the Bernie Fine investigation.

Friday, November 02, 2012  A Syracuse man is charged in connection with a stabbing at a bar that several people hurt, including the son of Syracuse's police chief.

Saturday, October 06, 2012  Syracuse leaders and neighbors came together on Saturday at Destiny USA for a conference on the State of the Black Community.

Friday, August 24, 2012  For 9-year-old CJ Mills, this was a day he will never forget. CJ was granted a Make-A-Wish wish – he became a police officer.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Syracuse Police plan to add 19 surveillance cameras across the city.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Those living in Syracuse's Tipperary Hill neighborhood are relieved that the man responsible for setting six fires in the area is now behind bars. Many were upset by the string of crimes in their neighborhood.

Monday, June 25, 2012  The Syracuse Police Department is installing new surveillance cameras in select neighborhoods. Police Chief Frank Fowler says the cameras are meant to deter drug dealing, shots fired, and nuisance-based crime.