Policing
ACLU: Amazon shouldn’t sell face-recognition tech to police
"This raises very real questions about the ability to remain anonymous in public spaces."
8 years ago
Orlando Police testing Amazon’s real-time facial recognition
There are no laws explicitly barring law enforcement from using real-time facial recognition, and the constitutionality has not been tested by higher courts.
8 years ago
As Graterford inmates move to new prison, prospect of sharing cells worries some
Officials with Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections say more men will be doubling up in single cells at Phoenix, a 3,830-bed facility.
8 years ago
Justice Department opens investigation into abuse at N.J. women’s prison
The N.J. Department of Corrections announced it was cooperating with a federal investigation into conditions inside the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility.
8 years ago
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.
8 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.
8 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.
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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
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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 ...
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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."
8 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.
8 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.
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