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Policing

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Community

‘This is on them’: SEPTA transit police to walk the picket line Thursday as contract negotiations stall

“[Safety is] paramount to us. But we're not here to get taken advantage of,” said union leadership following Wednesday’s strike vote.

3 years ago

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SEPTA Police watch Philadelphia students as they exit a subway concourse in Center City. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached

In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.

3 years ago

The scene of a shooting that left two Philadelphia police officers wounded on Dec. 10, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot

For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.

3 years ago

This still image provided by New Jersey State Comptroller Office shows a graphic from the NJ State Comptrollers Office report regarding a police training video.  An October 2021 police training seminar in New Jersey,  instructors made lewd comments about women, encouraged officers to pull people over for no reason and showed a photo of a monkey after discussing pulling over a 75-year-old Black man, according to a new state comptroller's report.”  (New Jersey State Comptroller Office via AP)
Community

Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say

The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.

3 years ago

The exterior of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
Courts & Law
6abc

U.S. Marshals join search for escaped Philadelphia prisoner Gino Hagenkotter

The U.S. Marshals have joined the effort now that it's been more than a day since Gino Hagenkotter was last in custody.

3 years ago

In a still frame from video law enforcement officers investigate the scene of a shooting late last month in Burlington, Vt.
NPR
Courts & Law

For years, the FBI quietly stopped tracking anti-Arab violence and hate crimes

When the FBI developed its program to collect hate crime data, it included a category for anti-Arab incidents. But this code was dropped, masking the scale of the problem.

3 years ago

Philadelphia City Council Chamber as seen from the back of the room.
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council approves ski mask ban despite pleas from advocates

The goal of the ban is to cut down on violent crime committed by those wearing masks to conceal their identities.

3 years ago

The exterior of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility as seen through a fence
Courts & Law
6abc

Prisoner escapes from facility in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section; search underway

The man being sought has been identified as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter.

3 years ago

Federal courthouse
Courts & Law

West Philly activist who acknowledged helping flip police car during 2020 protest sentenced to 1 year in prison

Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.

3 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Community

SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue

A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.

3 years ago

The New Castle County Department of Public Safety. (Google Maps)
Politics & Policy

New Castle County launches police accountability board to address systemic policing issues

The county’s new police accountability board aims to confront and address systemic issues within policing.

3 years ago

Listen 1:11
(6abc)
Community

Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue

FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.

3 years ago

Kevin Bethel headshot
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

5 things to know about Kevin Bethel, Philly’s likely next police commissioner

Big on juvenile justice and school safety, he served three decades with the PPD.

3 years ago

Kevin Bethel speaks during a news conference
Courts & Law

New Philly police commissioner Kevin Bethel promises ‘data-driven’ solutions to improve public safety

Bethel is currently head of security for the school district and formerly served as the city's deputy police commissioner.

3 years ago

Transit Police officer
Community
6abc

SEPTA Transit Police Union looks to continue negotiations in hopes of staving off strike

Transit police have been working without a contract for the last 7 months and say the main issue is pay.

3 years ago

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