
Policing
Delaware program pairs counselors, cops to help suspects with mental illness
The program is funded by a $73,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
7 years ago
Uptick in 911 calls for Starbucks’ manager
In the first four and a half months of 2018, 17 911 calls were placed from the Starbucks location.
7 years ago
Man with AR-15 wandering Montco neighborhoods in custody
The man, who police did not identify, is undergoing an involuntary mental health exam.
7 years ago
Philly honors fallen police officers, firefighters
The Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments honored those who died in the line of duty with a service Wednesday
7 years ago
Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia police station
Area is secured, so the culprit likely to be a member of the force or support staff, police commissioner says.
7 years ago
Philly police chief’s apology over Starbucks arrests met with demands to fix what went wrong
Commissioner Richard Ross apologizes after previously defending police for their handling of the incident.
7 years ago
Listen 3:32As fallout over Starbucks arrests continues, Philly police chief stands by cops
Arresting officers 'may have gone according to policy, they may have followed the law, but they didn't have to do this,' says legal expert.
7 years ago
Listen 3:38Pennsylvania launches concealed-carry website to clarify rules for gun owners
The state Attorney General’s office has launched a web ...
7 years ago
Philly mayor: Starbucks arrests ‘exemplify what racial discrimination looks like in 2018’
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross says the police officers who arrested two black men at a Starbucks in Center City "did absolutely nothing wrong."
7 years ago
For cops who want to help ICE crack down on illegal immigration, Pennsylvania is a free-for-all
Without guidelines or oversight, some officers are using traffic stops to question Hispanics and turn over undocumented immigrants to ICE.
7 years ago
Listen 5:35Man killed in Panera standoff was armed with what turned out to be BB gun
New Jersey officials have released surveillance footage in last month's shooting death of an armed man inside the Panera Bread restaurant, near Princeton University's campus.
7 years ago
Police shootings stir outrage among some, but not the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has again stepped into the bitter public turmoil over police shootings of civilians.
7 years ago
It appears to be open season on those standing up against racism
Long before Stephon Clark was shot dead by Sacramento police officers, those who dared to protest police mistreatment of African-Americans became targets.
7 years ago
Trump budget would eliminate DOJ peacemaking office
Justice Department official Lee Loftus told reporters in February the CRS is a "small entity in Justice today."
7 years ago
2 officers in black man’s fatal shooting won’t be charged
Louisiana's attorney general ruled out criminal charges Tuesday against two white Baton Rouge police officers in the fatal shooting of a black man outside a convenience store.
7 years ago