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Policing

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

File photo: Dewey Beach Police car (Town of Dewey Beach)
Courts & Law

Delaware police officer cleared in fatal shooting as new deadly force law put to first test

Prosecutors said Dewey Beach officer Dylan Ebke “reasonably felt in fear for his own life’’ and that of a fellow officer after trapping an armed suspect in an alley.

3 years ago

Wilmington police cruiser
Courts & Law

Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war

Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.

3 years ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community

Lower Merion residents call for independent investigation after police use Taser during traffic stop

“We're post-George Floyd,” said local NAACP leader Brian Reese-Turner, “Anybody in this community has to recognize what that means when anybody is in that type of situation."

3 years ago

Listen 1:39
A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community
6abc

Lower Merion police release body camera video after officer uses Taser during traffic stop

A Lower Merion Township police officer will be facing disciplinary review in connection with a controversial traffic stop in which a woman was tased.

3 years ago

Manufactured gun on display at the DA's office press conference. (Tom MacDOnald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons

Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.

3 years ago

The scene outside of the courthouse after the shooting incident. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia

Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.

3 years ago

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