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Policing

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Community

Philly’s Driving Equality Act inspires similar policy in Memphis after Tyre Nichols killing

Philadelphia has a law on the books that’s intended to prevent police stops from becoming deadly, but some activists say more accountability is needed.

3 years ago

Listen 1:44
A choir sings, dressed in black.
Community

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

3 years ago

An aerial photo of the damaged rowhomes after the MOVE bombing
Education
Billy Penn

Philly schools will teach a unit on MOVE, part of the refreshed African American history curriculum

The district is developing the new unit with Mike Africa Jr., as part of a refresh of the African American history curriculum.

3 years ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Architectural marvel or symbol of police brutality? Former headquarters for Philadelphia police faces uncertain future

The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.

3 years ago

Listen 5:35
The entrance of a correctional facility.
Courts & Law

Delaware correctional officer indicted for death of K9 left in a hot car for hours

Darrel Wiley has been a K9 handler in the prison system since 2006. Authorities say he repeatedly left Lux in his work vehicle for up to eight hours.

3 years ago

Listen :58
A memorial is displayed for Tyre Nichols at the Embrace statue in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 28, 2023.
NPR
Courts & Law

Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out

In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.

3 years ago

A group of demonstrators protest outside a police precinct in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, in Memphis, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Courts & Law

7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

3 years ago

Fan scale a (greased) lamp post during the Eagles' 2018 Super Bowl victory parade
Community
Billy Penn

‘Please be kind to the street poles’: Philly 311 issues plea ahead of Eagles NFC Championship game

Along with greasing the poles, police are prepared to issue road restrictions for an area the size of 415 football fields.

3 years ago

People hold up signs protesting the police killing of Tyre Nichols.
Community

Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions

The nation and the city of Memphis are struggling to come to grips with video showing five disgraced police officers pummeling Tyre Nichols.

3 years ago

A woman is comforted by a man standing next to her.
Community

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.

3 years ago

A candle lits a person's face in a group of mourners.
NPR
Community

Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope

People can experience symptoms of PTSD after being exposed to videos with violence and death. Those symptoms can show up immediately or weeks later.

3 years ago

Bottle of Fentanyl
Courts & Law

Nearly 50,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl seized in Wilmington raid

Wilmington Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver, who recently held a rally against gun violence, says she’s both stunned and heartened by the arrests.

3 years ago

NOBLE New Jersey President Jiles Ship presenting Camden County Sheriff Gilbert ''Whip'' Wilson with an award
Community

Camden County Sheriff becomes first Black president of N.J. sheriffs’ association

After his installation, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) honored him for his historic ascension to lead the sheriffs’ association.

3 years ago

Tyrique Glasgow, Founder of the Young Chances Foundation, lead a meeting to talk about alternatives to Stop and Frisk policing policy at a public meeting in a South Philadelphia Church on January 25, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

South Philly group discusses renaming ‘stop and frisk,’ adding community-oriented policing

In one South Philly neighborhood, community leaders and law enforcement are discussing creating a procedure that supports officers stopping young people and sharing resources.

3 years ago

A portrait of Tyre Nichols is displayed at a memorial service for him
Courts & Law

DA: 5 Memphis cops ‘all responsible’ for Tyre Nichols’ death

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said although the fired officers each played different roles in the killing of Nichols, “they are all responsible.”

3 years ago

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