Bresnahan Hosts Roundtable on Policing and Public Safety

Pennsylvania Attorney General, local leaders discuss funding, technology, and juvenile crime prevention

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan hosted a roundtable discussion with Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and local leaders in Scranton, focusing on topics ranging from police officer compensation and technology to addressing gang violence and juvenile crime.

Why it matters

The roundtable highlighted the challenges facing law enforcement, especially smaller police departments, in terms of funding, recruiting and retaining officers, and keeping up with evolving criminal tactics enabled by technology. Participants stressed the need for consistent funding and a multi-pronged approach of enforcement, prevention, and community engagement to improve public safety.

The details

The discussion touched on the importance of law enforcement having access to state-of-the-art technology to counter technology-enabled crimes, the role of detailed evidence in securing guilty pleas, and the need to pair enforcement with youth programs and community engagement to prevent juvenile crime. Participants also noted the demoralization of police officers due to negative media portrayals in recent years.

  • The roundtable discussion took place on February 18, 2026.

The players

Rob Bresnahan

U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district.

Dave Sunday

Pennsylvania Attorney General.

Brian Gallagher

Lackawanna County District Attorney.

Guy Salerno

Blakely Police Chief and Lackawanna County Chiefs of Police Association Chairman.

Andy Kerecman

Throop Police Chief and Northeast Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association President.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.