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Policing

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Community

FBI offers $10K reward for information identifying suspects accused in armored truck robberies in and around Philly

The suspects are accused of robbing four trucks from late June to mid-August in Philadelphia and Cheltenham.

9 hours ago

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Community
6abc

Villanova University receives another false active shooter call, police say

The school told students and staff to shelter in place at around 11 a.m. Sunday. This is the second false active shooter call to Villanova this week.

3 days ago

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Community

ICE engaged in ‘standoff’ in Trenton, N.J.

ICE agents failed to gain entry to detain an unknown number of people inside a home on Bayard Street.

5 days ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘The most dangerous street in Philadelphia’: Speed cameras will soon go live along Broad Street

The automated devices will appear about every mile between East Oak Lane and South Philadelphia.

6 days ago

Listen 1:09
Michael Trail poses for a photo in the council chambers
Courts & Law

Norristown appoints new police chief. Not every councilmember was on board

Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s chief of police, will begin his tenure as Norristown’s top cop on Nov. 3.

6 days ago

Listen 0:50
Left: President Trump and President Zelenskyy. Right: President Trump and President Putin (Photo Credit: AP News)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Trump places DC police under federal control; Zelenskyy in the US – news roundtable

Zelenskyy meets Trump Monday to discuss. Meanwhile, Trump put Washington, D.C. police under federal control, hinting at nationwide expansion. A panel of journalists discuss.

Air Date: August 18, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:10
Nicolo Gentile touches up his ''Bar None'' installation at Maja Park
Arts & Entertainment

Police barricades are transformed into protest art on the Parkway, highlighting Philadelphia’s history of activism

The Association for Public Art’s “Bar None” by Nicolo Gentile reflects on the history of the Parkway as a crucial site of public assembly.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:16
Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers

The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:09
Michael Trail posing with a photo of himself with some children
Courts & Law

Norristown chooses Michael Trail as police chief

Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s top cop, would become Norristown’s fourth police chief in four years.

2 weeks ago

Federal agents standing in the street with D.C. police
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police

State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:53
Danny Bauder holds a sign criticizing ICE agents for wearing masks
Community

Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation

Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Courts & Law

As Trump threatens to send federal troops to U.S. cities, Philly District Attorney Krasner, religious leaders push back

While the president lacks the authority to take federal control of local police departments, he may be able to send troops, depending on a federal case in California.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:23
President Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and deploying the National Guard

“We’re going to take our capital back,” President Donald Trump declared, adding he would also be “getting rid of the slums.”

2 weeks ago

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Community

Pennsylvania advocates call for shutdown of Moshannon after ICE detainee’s death

Chaofeng Ge, 32, is the 11th person to die in ICE custody since the start of the Trump administration.

3 weeks ago

Listen 1:29
Protesters storm Capitol
NPR
Courts & Law

Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to ‘kill’ cops

The DOJ hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.

3 weeks ago

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