
Policing
A historian on the Rizzo debate: ‘It comes down to what statues do’
Controversy surrounding the 10-foot-tall statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo across from City Hall has rekindled in recent weeks
7 years ago
Police arrest 1 of 3 men charged in ambush shooting of Camden police detectives
Police said Saturday night that they arrested Juan Figueroa without incident in Gloucester City, N.J.
7 years ago
Three men face charges in ambush shooting of Camden police detectives
Still at large, the suspects are considered to be extremely dangerous, police say
7 years ago
Weinberg mulls legislation to reverse N.J. Supreme Court decision on dash cam footage
The bill would not force police departments to use dash and body cameras. It would require that any dash and body camera videos that are made be available to the public.
7 years ago
"Standing on the side of the oppressed means standing with people of color who are dying by police brutality," said Cecilia Baxter, a pastor at Christ Church in Bethlehem.
7 years ago
Listen 5:18Police shooting raises questions about use of force training
Recruits learn procedural justice, which involves using a measured tone of voice, careful choice of words and nonthreatening physical approach to avoid conflict.
7 years ago
Authorities release photos of persons of interest in shooting of 2 Camden police detectives
The officers were sitting in their vehicle at a red light in Camden when two gunmen allegedly opened fire, wounding them in what authorities are calling an ambush attack.
7 years ago
Pa. attorney general targets straw purchases, gun violence in Philly
More cooperation from Pennsylvania and the U.S. will help disrupt the flow of guns to those prohibited from owning them, attorney general says.
7 years ago
Police commissioner calls deadly shootout ‘absolute tragedy’
A Philadelphia police officer was shot in the face and critically injured while helping fellow SWAT officers serve a warrant at a city home, authorities said Monday.
7 years ago
Philadelphia police settle with feds over treatment of deaf
The department will pay a total of $97,500 and adopt Americans with Disabilities Act compliant policies.
7 years ago
NYPD officer faces police charges in Eric Garner’s chokehold death
The officials had been waiting to see whether federal prosecutors would bring criminal charges but decided to move forward.
7 years ago
New mural honors slain Philly policeman along Strawberry Mansion beat
The mural honors slain police Sgt. Robert Wilson III.
7 years ago
Following arrest of black teen at Philly Zoo, staff rules under review
Video of the incident went viral. It was seen as another example of the over-policing of black youths and the misuse of law enforcement by white people.
7 years ago
Man killed by Chicago police ran away, reached for waist
Footage from body cameras and surveillance cameras shows that a man who was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer was armed with what appears to be a handgun.
7 years ago
About 2,600 inmates transferring from Graterford to new Pa. prison
The first phase of transfers began just after 9 a.m. Wednesday.
7 years ago