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Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams in his office in Reading, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Amid criticism, Pa. law enforcement confiscated $15 million in property in FY 18

This controversial legal mechanism allows police departments and district attorney offices to profit from property seized during arrests, even if a suspect is never convicted

6 years ago

Darrin Lee, right, was shot by Philadelphia police in Kensington on the night of Sept. 2, 2019. (Youtube; Courtesy of Lee family)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

‘They shot me up, now they tryin’ to lock me up’: Man shot by police in Kensington suffered from mental health issues

Now recovering from multiple bullet wounds, Darrin Lee faces charges of aggravated assault and making terroristic threats.

6 years ago

Tanya Covington is better known as 'jury duty lady' (Courtesy of Philly Courts)
Community
Billy Penn

Karaoke, jokes and Eagles cheers: Philly’s beloved ‘jury duty lady’ turns the courthouse waiting room into a giant party

In person, Tanya Covington is pretty shy. But when she’s in front of a group of jurors — watch out.

6 years ago

(By Niteshift36 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15026716)
Community

N.J. county approves armored vehicle purchase despite fears of ‘militarized’ policing

Critics say the $300,000 purchase will erode public trust in law enforcement, citing protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and elsewhere.

6 years ago

In this file photo, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

DA Krasner fought against civil asset forfeiture. But under his watch, the practice continues

The use of civil asset forfeiture increased slightly in Philadelphia last year, despite the election of District Attorney Larry Krasner, a critic of the practice.

7 years ago

Listen 1:26
(Twitter / @PHLCouncil)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Philadelphia police planned to fire 15 officers over Facebook posts, but 11 retired before it could happen

The first public hearing about the social media database this week was nearly eclipsed by all the other Philly police scandals this summer.

7 years ago

Brothers Antonio (left) and Juwan Bennett have launched a police pipeline mentorship program. ( Courtesy of Juwan Bennett)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

New mentorship program helps people of color become Philly police officers

The goal: better community relations with fewer confrontations.

7 years ago

Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins (left) raises a fist during the national anthem in 2017 as teammate Chris Long (right) places a hand on his shoulder in solidarity MATTHEW EMMONS / USA TODAY SPORTS
Community
Billy Penn

Malcolm Jenkins, the Eagles, and why the NFL still doesn’t have a policy on kneeling

Some fans say they love players’ commitment to social justice. Others want them to stick to sports.

7 years ago

Women officers are graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy on October 9, 1976. (James A. Craig/Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA)
The Why
Community

Female cops face a blue wall of silence when reporting sexual harassment

Richard Ross resigned after ignoring sexual harassment claims filed by a female officer. Could there be a systemic problem within the Philadelphia Police Department?

Air Date: August 28, 2019

Listen 17:05
Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

Philly just got its first female police commissioner — 45 years after top cop used ‘God’s wisdom’ to keep women off the force

The 1970s PPD was wary of hormones, bad bones and gullibility.

7 years ago

Christa Hayburn, a former PPD officer, at her home in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly’s female cops sue police department over civil rights abuses every other month, records show

The misconduct lawsuit that unraveled ex-Commissioner Richard Ross’s career is one of dozens in recent years.

7 years ago

Listen 5:07
Philadelphia Police Department van
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community
The Philadelphia Experiment

Why a black woman should be Philly’s next police commissioner

The problems in the police department go beyond misogyny and racism. The problems can be traced to the department’s culture and structure.

7 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia officers reach deal with city over feared retribution in sexual harassment case

Two female police officers whose harassment lawsuit led Philly's police commissioner to resign have reached an agreement with the city about their fears of retribution.

7 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a press conference regarding Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross' resignation. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘It’s a thankless job’: Kenney says next police commissioner must face the same challenges Ross did

Kenney said a search for a new police commissioner will start soon, and vowed to find someone “committed to building a stronger department.”

7 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine M. Coulter (Philadelphia Police Department/twitter)
Courts & Law

Philly’s first woman police commissioner brings distinguished career — and disciplinary record

Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in coverup of fatal 1990s police beating.

7 years ago

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