Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist

WHYY News is committed to reporting on solutions to Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, and we recognize the reporting may be traumatic for some.

2022 was another challenging year for the communities most affected by Philadelphia gun violence.

Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.

The conversation about stop and frisk centers on Black and brown men. What about Black women and co-victims of violence?

The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.

The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.

Year-to-date homicides in Philadelphia were down 8%. Some community leaders and activists say it’s too soon to call the reduction an accomplishment.

Guest hosts Sam Searles and Kole Long asked two community leaders, a clinician, a high school student, and a city public safety staffer for their solutions to gun violence.

A PPD pilot program changes the way police officers handle minor violations. In response, the ACLU has community ambassadors informing the public about their rights.

How do you feel about stop and frisk (and policing more broadly) as an answer to Philly's gun violence crisis?

Nutter shares his personal experiences with being stopped, including during his time on City Council. He still supports the policy, as part of a broader policing plan.

Recent calls for stop and frisk policing as a solution to Philly’s gun violence crisis bring attention to the mental health implications of the practice.

Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia artists are working to change the genre its

At the Young Chances Foundation in South Philly's Grays Ferry area, gun violence prevention involves feeding kids, mentoring them, and building their trust in law enforcement.

In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.