
Policing
Philly considering drones for community policing
Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.
2 days ago
Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting
After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.
Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints
PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.
4 days ago
Cpl. Dempsey Walters was suspended the day after the alleged crimes last month. The indictment said one teen victim had nothing to do with the prank.
5 days ago
Listen 1:34Judge dismisses all charges against Philly police officer Mark Dial after Eddie Irizarry killing
Dial was suspended after officials said he refused to cooperate with investigators. Police said Dial was fired in mid-September.
5 days ago
The new infusion of recruits won’t overcome the staffing shortage, but officials say it’s a start.
6 days ago
Jailbreaks in Pennsylvania are not as common as recent events imply
A Spotlight PA analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections data reveals jailbreaks aren’t as common as recent high-profile examples imply.
6 days ago
Philadelphia sheriff disputes controller report that her office can’t account for nearly 200 guns
On Thursday, Bilal said her office submitted a 159-page response regarding the guns on June 8 that included details of her office’s investigation.
1 week ago
Chester County residents continue to press officials about prison escape
"There needs to be state changes that happen in Pennsylvania in order for us to feel safe in our homes," said one resident.
1 week ago
After 911 miscues sent Philly cops to wrong location, City Council plans to hold hearings
The review comes after the botched response to a 911 call about the first victim in July’s mass shooting in Kingsessing.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:14Patrick Heron retired from the PPD in 2019. Between 2022 and 2023, he’s been arrested three times on more than 200 charges of sexual crimes.
2 weeks ago
Bail revoked for Mark Dial, Philadelphia police officer charged in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
Officer Mark Dial was charged with murder and was later released on $50,000 bail on September 8.
2 weeks ago
Chester County to hold 2 town hall sessions to address prisoner escape, residents’ concerns
The Chester County Commissioners will hold the meetings to offer support, information on counseling, and more details on efforts to increase prison security.
2 weeks ago
Family, community remembers Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from N.J. park 4 years ago
The young girl, then 5 years old, was last seen playing with her younger brother at Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County on the afternoon of September 16, 2019.
2 weeks ago
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
2 weeks ago
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