Policing
Photos: Philly police dismantle Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Penn, arrest dozens
Here's a look at how the scene at the University of Pennsylvania unfolded, in photos.
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The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.
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Listen 7:11Students and civil rights groups blast police response to campus protests
Students and faculty, alumni, civil rights groups and some politicians allege that universities endangered public safety by calling in police in response to the protesters.
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A crackdown on Kensington’s open-air drug market is coming, but will it work?
Mayor Parker’s plan to revive the neighborhood follows decades of failed efforts.
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8 months after prison break, Chester County officials appoint Howard Holland as new warden
Since the escape and manhunt of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, Howard Holland has been tasked with improving prison safety and community connections.
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New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested after the April 10 gunfire at Clara Muhammad Square will be charged as adults.
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Police officer hiring in U.S. increases after years of decline, survey shows
A survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum shows more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years.
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Pownall was charged with shooting Jones, who was pulled over while riding a dirt bike. A judge threw out the case in 2020.
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Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex
The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Prosecutors have said that Sidiero was on the ground and unarmed when Mendoza fired the fatal shot.
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Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits
For many Philadelphians, gun violence has become a part of life.
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Philly DA sets up new unit focusing on repeat gun offenders
The goal is to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies involved in this work as well.
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Woman charged after 2 stabbed, including 1-year-old, in Center City
Officers said in a press conference that both attacks seem to be completely random.
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Philly police want to jump on high-tech policing bandwagon
The goal is to streamline the paperwork process and add high-tech criminology and even drones to help those on patrol.
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U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico
The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.
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