Policing
New leader seeks to reform Philly DA’s Victim Services Unit
Keziah Cameron has a big job ahead of her. The North Philadelphia native has been tasked with reforming the Victim Services Unit of Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.
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New PPD chief sparred with demonstrators in Portland. How will she handle Philly’s protest culture?
Incoming Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says she won’t tolerate violence “under the guise” of free speech.
5 years ago
A call for change is bringing Police Commissioner Outlaw to Philly. Now it’s time to move forward
A summer of protests called for changes to Philly police. Mayor Kenney did hear those calls and the selection of Danielle Outlaw as the police commissioner is a result.
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Incoming PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw made quite an impression at City Hall.
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Separated at the border, the story of Andrea and her son José
Fearing MS-13 gang, she sought asylum in U.S. after being separated by border officials, she and her son eventually were reunited and now live in N.J.
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Philly’s negotiating a new police contract. Can it get reforms past the FOP union?
The city says its options are restricted by state laws. Advocates say that’s a bad excuse.
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Listen 2:32Malcolm Jenkins says candidates to run Philly police ‘are already hiding’
Philadelphia’s mayor is slated to name a new leader before year’s end. Some, like the Eagles safety, worry the process is taking place behind closed doors.
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Shooting shows New Jersey’s gun laws aren’t stopping imports
Officials from states with strong gun restrictions have called for stricter firearm control in places with weaker laws to thwart traffickers.
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A tale of 2 migrations: Before and after new Trump policies
One Salvadoran family’s migration to the United States over the past year illustrates the profound effect policy changes in the U.S., Mexico and Central America are having.
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Arrests near Mariner East pipeline just latest incident of intimidation, witnesses say
After seven people left an Energy Transfer construction site, their car was pulled over. One occupant was pulled out of the back seat and cuffed.
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Philadelphia officials are revving up for recreational marijuana
Psychiatry, public health and law enforcement leaders — including Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner — are taking a “not if, but when” approach.
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Nonprofit leader accuses police officers of excessive force, false arrest
The civil complaint alleges that an officer hit the woman in the face, then conspired with two other officers to falsely arrest her.
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The program connects high-risk victims with an advocate.
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Surrender a gun, no questions asked? Not an option in everyday Philadelphia
If it’s not a scheduled buyback event, Philly Police require ID.
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