
Policing
Running early: How Philadelphia’s ‘scoop and run’ practice saves lives
In Philly and Camden, many shooting victims arrive at trauma centers in the back of police vehicles. Is this "scoop and run" practice saving lives?
Air Date: December 6, 2018
Listen 12:22Should you need to pass a social media check to get a gun?
Should hateful posts keep you from getting a gun?
6 years ago
Lawyer claims Delaware prisons routinely mistreat inmates
Two recent deaths could have been prevented, says attorney representing scores of prisoners in suit against Delaware Gov. John Carney and other officials.
6 years ago
New Jersey AG issues sweeping immigration order limiting cooperation with feds
Order from N.J. attorney general avoids "sanctuary" label, but severely limits how much local police can cooperate with ICE.
6 years ago
Documenting police use of force in New Jersey
Stephen Stirling and Disha Raychaudhuri are among a team of reporters for NJ Advance Media behind The Force Report.
6 years ago
Wilmington cop accused of embezzling police funds
Michael Ballard was arrested Tuesday following a three-month internal investigation.
6 years ago
Aiming to raise awareness about drugs, DEA hosts summit for Philly kids
DEA says community outreach efforts — including sponsoring after-school and summer programs — are as vital as its law enforcement mission in addressing the opioid epidemic.
6 years ago
Listen 1:312 Philly cops sue department, claiming spate of anti-Semitic harassment
A police spokesman and a representative of the city of Philadelphia both declined to comment on the pending litigation.
6 years ago
Guests: Kirk Bloodsworth, Kwame Ajamu, Helen Prejan Being sentenced to death row for a crime you did not commit i ...
Air Date: November 15, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Authorities review dispute involving Atlantic City officials
Authorities are investigating a "physical dispute" that reportedly involved the city's mayor, a city councilman and others who were arguing with them,
6 years ago
‘Walk in My Shoes’ brings conversations of police, community relations to the stage
Philadelphia police officers and people of color sharing each of their most intense encounters are featured in a film to be screened Friday at Jefferson University.
6 years ago
Listen 1:50After pushback, Pennsylvania changing approach to books in prisons
All the donated and purchased books will be searched for drugs before being delivered to inmates.
7 years ago
Philly firing officer who fatally shot unarmed East Germantown man
Top Philadelphia police officials say a 10-year veteran of the force will be fired for violating department policy in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man.
7 years ago
Election Day freebies not allowed for the 2018 midterms
In previous election years, sporting an 'I Voted' sticker on Election Day could get you some free stuff, but it turns out that's illegal during elections for federal office.
7 years ago
Listen 2:17Police Commissioner rejects key Starbucks arrest report recommendation
The PPD agrees that anti-racist training could help officers de-escalate conflicts but can’t commit to providing that training.
7 years ago