A conversation with Philadelphia’s new Police Commissioner, Richard Ross
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Marty sits down with the new commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department, RICHARD ROSS. He has big shoes to fill as successor to Charles Ramsey, who was a prominent and revered figure nationally in policing policy. We’ll discuss his rise through the ranks of the Philadelphia Police Department and what he plans to accomplish as the city’s top law enforcement official in an era of increased tension between the police and the communities they serve.
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