Policing
Upper Darby announces policing reforms and policy review
The town, Delaware County’s largest and one of the most racially diverse, has signed on to an Obama Foundation initiative pushing reforms.
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New police reform law exempts officer disciplinary records database from public disclosure
Second measure signed by Gov. Wolf is aimed at ensuring mental health checks for officers
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Disciplined N.J. officers’ names won’t come out for now
Grewal had sought to require law enforcement agencies to publicly identify officers who were fired, demoted or suspended for more than five days due to disciplinary action.
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In State College, a police shooting and calls for action, not more committee reports
The police killing of Osaze Osagie has sparked protests and the creation of The 3/20 Coalition, named for the date Osagie died.
6 years ago
Philly civil rights groups demand that the mayor end stop-and-frisk
While Mayor Jim Kenney has said he supports ending unconstitutional stop-and-frisks, a new coalition in Philadelphia is urging him to end the policing tactic.
6 years ago
SEPTA fires police sergeant for striking protesters with baton
SEPTA police sergeant Matthew Sinkiewicz struck protesters demonstrating against police violence, an internal investigation found.
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First George Floyd-inspired bills become law in Pennsylvania
Wolf, a Democrat, characterized the two bills he signed as small, but important steps “toward what we have to do to make our society fair."
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Protesters, residents sue city over tear gas on 52nd St., 676
More than 50 litigants in three separate civil rights lawsuits are suing the city over the use of chemical weapons and other force by the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Activists spar with Krasner over protest-related charges, boo him into his office
A group of protesters are demanding Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner drop all criminal charges related to George Floyd protests in the city.
6 years ago
Philly protest marks deaths of Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor
It’s been four months since the police killing of Breonna Taylor, five years since the death of Sandra Bland. Protesters honored the pair in Center City.
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Protest in Allentown after cop uses knee to restrain man
Allentown police appeared to violate their own policy against neck restraints when an officer used his knee to bear down on the man's head, the activists said.
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Video of Allentown officer kneeling on man sparks protests
Various protesters in Allentown took to the streets Saturday night, demanding answers from the city’s mayor, Ray O'Connell, and Police Chief Glenn Granitz.
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Protesters demand reopening of case in Del. police killing of Jeremy McDole
Senior Cpl. Joseph Dellose fatally shot 28-year-old Jeremy McDole, who was sitting in his wheelchair at the time, in September 2015 in Wilmington.
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When the police watch your family picnic, none of the options are good
Black Philadelphians shouldn’t have to choose between having a “good day” and addressing racism.
6 years ago
Invoking police and the economy, Biden and Pence compete for Pa.’s swing voters
Mike Pence and Joe Biden launched competing events in Pa., featuring sweeping economic plans, and tense clashes between supporters and protesters.
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