Policing
NYPD fires Daniel Pantaleo, who used banned chokehold on Eric Garner before his death
The decision backs the recommendation of an NYPD administrative judge earlier this month that Pantaleo should be fired for his role in Garner's death.
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Standoff suspect charged with attempted murder and other counts
Maurice Hill is facing charges including aggravated assault, assault on law enforcement officers, reckless endangerment and multiple counts of attempted murder.
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Why a former Philly police star is back to lead state anti-violence efforts
Charles Ramsey was known for for his tough-on-crime mantra.
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The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong
They’ve resulted in both police and civilian deaths.
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Alleged police shooter’s lawyer called — and DA Larry Krasner picked up
Krasner’s involvement in the North Philly hostage negotiation was unusual. Several people, including a Trump appointee, have raised questions about his involvement.
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Key changes could improve N.J. municipal court system, study group says
Among the recommendations: Impose fewer license suspensions for failure to pay fines and fees, and continue to promote the use of payment plans.
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Philly’s marijuana policing problem: After decriminalization, racial bias goes unchecked
Tickets for weed spike in West Philadelphia and Center City, but exactly who gets them remains a mystery.
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N.J. prosecutors clear Vineland officer in deadly shooting of black man
Rashaun Washington, 37, of Bridgeton, was carrying garden shears but claimed he had an explosive during the July 2018 confrontation.
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New Jersey rolls out training program to reduce police suicides
New Jersey hopes a new training program will stem the rising rate of suicides by police officers.
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In the wake of mass shootings in Texas and Ohio that left at least 29 people dead, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf called for increased gun restrictions.
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State officials will pursue death penalty against suspected El Paso gunman
A manifesto attributed to the suspect is filled with anti-immigrant and white nationalist ideology.
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Sources identify 2 officers fired over offensive Facebook posts
Independent sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed the identities of two of the Philadelphia police officers who are being fired.
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Wilmington offering help instead of handcuffs to cut violence
The Group Violence Intervention program, used with success in other cities, offers social services to certain street-crime offenders instead of arrest.
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Listen 1:50Recent revelations of Philadelphia police sharing bigoted Facebook posts have stirred anger over a city police department that has paid out $18 million in misconduct suits.
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Philadelphia, state consider rebooting ‘focused deterrence’ to combat gun violence
A new effort is brewing between city and state officials to reboot the law enforcement strategy known as “focused deterrence” to reduce gun violence in Philadelphia.
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