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Addiction
Behavioral Health
New Jersey

N.J. service providers say ‘harm reduction’ working on opioids, but more can be done

Participants at a Trenton workshop said funders and others looking to measure progress may not see it in the strategy of aiding drug users where they are.

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing

Philadelphia officers reach deal with city over feared retribution in sexual harassment case

Two female police officers whose harassment lawsuit led Philly's police commissioner to resign have reached an agreement with the city about their fears of retribution.

7 years ago

Interim Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter stands behind former Commissioner Richard Ross during a press conference addressing racist Facebook posts on July 18, 2019. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Resignation of Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigned yesterday amid allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within his department.

7 years ago

Listen 13:28
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine M. Coulter (Philadelphia Police Department/twitter)
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Policing

Philly’s first woman police commissioner brings distinguished career — and disciplinary record

Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in coverup of fatal 1990s police beating.

7 years ago

Richard Ross (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Why Philly Police Commissioner Ross resigned and who’ll replace him

Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.

7 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

New city agency to oversee Philly’s ‘fragmented’ reentry for former prisoners

Philadelphia has a big web of organizations working to reintegrate ex-prisoners. But officials think they need to better coordinate “fragmented” efforts.

7 years ago

Gwen Carr (left), mother of Eric Garner, joins a
NPR
Criminal Justice
Policing

NYPD fires Daniel Pantaleo, who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner before his death

The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death.

7 years ago

State Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown speaks at a bill signing ceremony at Delaware Technical Community College’s Innovation and Technology Center in New Castle. (Courtesy of Gov. Carney staff)
Criminal Justice
Delaware

Delaware makes it easier for people with criminal records to get professional licenses

Delaware has removed some roadblocks for former inmates trying to find work as plumbers, HVAC technicians and other vocations.

7 years ago

A police officer patrols the block near a house as they investigate an active shooting situation, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in the Nicetown neighborhood of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Policing
Public Safety

Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts

Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.

7 years ago

Jill Fredricks Brown urges prosecutors to continue to pursue charges against the driver who killed her niece, Emily Fredricks, as she rode her bicycle in the bike lane on Spruce Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
PlanPhilly

DA Larry Krasner to appeal dismissal of charges against driver who fatally struck Philly cyclist

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss charges against driver Jorge Fretts for the killing of cyclist Emily Fredricks

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey walks across the stage to speak during the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Pennsylvania
Policing
Public Safety
Billy Penn

Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts

Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.

7 years ago

Heavily armed police officers stand by at 15th and Erie while negotiators persuade a gunman to surrender. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong

They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.

7 years ago

a sign advertises a program that allows food stamp recipients to use their EBT cards to shop at a farmer's market
Immigration
New Jersey

N.J. joins lawsuit against Trump’s effort to drive immigrants off public aid programs

New Jersey is opposing the Trump administration’s effort to penalize immigrants who rely on public aid programs like food stamps.

7 years ago

Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Law

Justice denied

Chester Hollman III was freed from prison weeks ago after serving 28 years for a murder he didn’t commit. He joins Marty to talk about his incarceration and his reentry.

Air Date: August 16, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:04
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Health Care
New Jersey

New Jersey’s medically assisted suicide law put on hold

Gov. Murphy, who signed the bill, said that AG Grewal would release guidance for residents in light of the order and vowed to oppose the lawsuit in court.

7 years ago

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