Policing
On the edge of America, census begins in a tiny Alaska town
There are no restaurants in Toksook Bay, Alaska. No motels or movie theater, either. There also aren't any factories. Or roads.
6 years ago
City pulls Indego e-bikes from streets while police search for stolen electronic bicycles
Philadelphia police are hunting e-bikes as Indego works to make it harder to steal electric bikes from the city’s bike share system.
6 years ago
After a dust-up over diversity, Wilmington approves plan to start police academy
A resolution clearing the way was approved by Wilmington City Council. Questions about how to recruit a more diverse class delayed the step last fall.
6 years ago
The Philadelphia Tribune
Acting Police Commissioner Christine Coulter’s future in department remains unknown
Prior to her stint as commissioner, Christine Coulter was a three-star deputy commissioner heading organizational services and the highest-ranking woman in the department.
6 years ago
An ex-Philly cop is suing Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Amazon for a few seconds on screen
Former Officer Saqueta Williams appeared in “Free Meek” because she’s on the DA’s “Do Not Call” list.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
‘It was inundated’: Fatal police standoff in Frankford triggers memories of North Philly shootout
The hourlong gun battle shook up the Lower Northeast neighborhood.
6 years ago
Gunman dead after shootout with police in Frankford
Pennsylvania state parole officers were serving the man a warrant for his arrest for violations of his parole.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
What’s in a name? From criminal to elite, the history of ‘Outlaw’
Philly’s new police commissioner is named Danielle Outlaw. As the first Black woman in the post, she's making history. But we knew there had to be something more to the name.
6 years ago
Delco DA ends bid to keep man in prison who won clemency after 25 years
Prosecutors said they would drop a 1992 case over stolen jeans that had threatened to send David Sheppard back to prison after he served 25 years.
6 years ago
Trial for ex-Philly cop who fatally shot David Jones delayed by legal challenge
Ryan Pownall is accused of fatally shooting Jones after a routine traffic stop in North Philly in 2017. His trial, which was scheduled to start Monday, has been postponed.
6 years ago
‘I don’t need the job’: Is $27/hr enough to entice workers for census in places like Montco?
A Royersford recruitment event suggested that could be hard. Potential employees asked about aspects of the gig like data and personal security, and ICE.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
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.
6 years ago
The Philadelphia Experiment
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.
6 years ago
Billy Penn
Incoming PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw made quite an impression at City Hall.
6 years ago