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Philly prosecutors discover mysterious ‘six boxes’ connected to Mumia Abu-Jamal in storage room
Philly DA Larry Krasner found six file boxes connected to the case of convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal. His supporters say it may point to his innocence.
6 years ago
Listen 1:26Philly police: 60 percent of murders investigated in 2018 remain unsolved
Despite adding more detectives, Philadelphia police say 6 out of 10 murder cases investigated this year still not solved.
6 years ago
More police officers died from gunfire than traffic incidents in 2018, report says
So far this year, 144 federal, state and local law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty — a rise from the 129 officers who died on the job in 2017.
6 years ago
Homicide rate down in much of Philadelphia region, but not in city
The number of homicides in Philadelphia rose, while other towns in N.J. and Pa. have had fewer murders and less violent crime this year.
6 years ago
N.J. lawmakers advance bill requiring AG probe of deaths in police custody to Murphy
Attorney General Gurbir Grewal says it would indicate prosecutors are incapable of prosecuting law enforcement officials in their own county, an idea he says is untrue.
6 years ago
ACLU: N.J. police unfairly taking cash, property from criminal suspects
Civil asset forfeitures tends to happen more often in cities and towns in New Jersey with higher minority populations
6 years ago
Berks County law enforcement hope new technology can help curb gun violence
"Now, we can match those casings from one incident to the other, we can start putting those pieces together."
6 years ago
Philly’s forfeiture machine: How selling homes seized by cops hurt poor neighborhoods
Selling homes seized by law enforcement was supposed to improve communities. But a new WHYY investigation found it's added to blight in some of Philly's poorest neighborhoods.
Air Date: December 11, 2018
Listen 12:31‘Caroling With Cops’ aims to spread cheer, ease tensions
The collaboration between the 39th Police District and the Georgia E. Gregory Interdenominational School of Music, is intended to create better relationships between residents
6 years ago
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.
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