Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announced her resignation on June 1, 2023, amid a crime wave that has plagued the city in recent months. Outlaw, who was appointed commissioner in 2019, said she was stepping down to "pursue other opportunities."

Outlaw's resignation comes as Philadelphia is experiencing a surge in violent crime. In the first five months of 2023, there have been 252 homicides in the city, up from 222 in the same period last year. The number of shootings has also increased, with 1,456 shootings reported so far this year, up from 1,278 in the same period last year.

Outlaw's resignation has been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised her for her service, while others have criticized her handling of the crime wave. The city's mayor, Jim Kenney, has said he will appoint an interim commissioner while a search is conducted for a permanent replacement.

The crime wave in Philadelphia is part of a larger trend of rising violent crime in major cities across the United States. There are a number of factors that have been cited for the increase in crime, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the social unrest that followed the death of George Floyd, and the availability of guns.

It remains to be seen what impact Outlaw's resignation will have on the crime wave in Philadelphia. However, her departure is a sign of the challenges that the city is facing and the need for new solutions to address the problem.