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Policing

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote

The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.

3 years ago

Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John M. Stanford Jr., who will take over the top job on an interim basis when Commissioner Danielle Outlaw departs
Community

Who is John Stanford, the PPD veteran replacing Outlaw as interim Philly police commissioner?

A 21-year veteran of the PPD, he served in Internal Affairs, as a public information officer, and as commander of a West Philly police district.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Courts & Law

Philly Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is resigning

Outlaw has accepted a new role as the deputy chief security officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

3 years ago

A prisoner who has escaped walks down the street.
Courts & Law

Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras

Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.

3 years ago

Marchers hold signs and stand in front of a row of police officers outside of the district headquarters.
Community

In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

3 years ago

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Malik Smith, seen from behind wearing a safety vest, walks with a group of students.
Education

‘Safety zones,’ campus monitors, and gun detection systems make up Philadelphia’s back-to-school safety plan

The city of Philadelphia says there will be more police officers around school campuses this fall in an effort to prevent gun violence.

3 years ago

People are seated at round tables in a large conference room.
Politics & Policy

Telford woman threatened with arrest after criticizing local Moms for Liberty members

Telford Police sent a letter to the woman alleging that she was “harassing” members online. The ACLU of Pa. said law enforcement is violating her freedom of speech.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania State Police office
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Gov. Shapiro refuses to intervene on Pa. police officer data disclosure

A coalition of newsrooms requested Pennsylvania’s database of police officers, but officials denied the info, citing safety concerns for undercover officers.

3 years ago

Christine Coulter speaking at a podium with other police officials
Courts & Law

Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing and PPD response reveal lack of transparency and accountability, experts say

In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.

3 years ago

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Philly officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry to be terminated after violating department policy

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.

3 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Courts & Law

A Pennsylvania court says state police can’t hide how it monitors social media

Tuesday's order appears to end a six-year legal battle.

3 years ago

Philadelphia criminal attorney Shaka Johnson called into question information released by Philadelphia police about the shooting of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry at a press conference with Irizarry’s family on Aug.22, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police shot and killed Eddie Irizarry within 5 seconds of exiting cruiser, new video shows

“I don’t care how you unpack this, a death sentence is not called for for erratic driving,” said attorney Shaka Johnson.

3 years ago

File photo: Janna Goliff, communications team co-lead (left) and Hanae Togami, member with the Renter’s Justice Campaign protested the Landlord Tenant Office outside the municipal court building in Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Community

Recent shootings spur Philly housing activists to protest for-profit evictions

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

Philadelphia officer who shot, killed man inside car identified; family wants answers

The family of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry is demanding answers following the fatal shooting involving Officer Mark Dial, a five-year veteran of the Police Department.

3 years ago

Crystal Arthur with photos of her son Kristian
Courts & Law

‘Nobody really called’: 6 years after her son’s murder, a Philadelphia mother wants answers

Kristian Hamilton-Arthur was murdered in 2017. In the years since, his mother has had to advocate for her son, while simultaneously grieving him.

3 years ago

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