Policing
East Camden native becomes first Latina deputy police chief in city history
The East Camden native continues historic career after being named second in command of the police department, the first woman and Latina ever to hold that rank.
3 years ago
Will ongoing gun violence bring a stop-and-frisk resurgence to Philly? It wouldn’t be the first time
The much-criticized, historically racist policing tactic never actually went away, but in recent years officials had decried it and the city had moved away from its broad use.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
The workshops are being offered to first responders across Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre
The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.
3 years ago
The independent investigation into the borough’s police procedures was completed in June, but the report might not be released to the public until the end of July.
3 years ago
Officer who killed Tamir Rice quickly leaves new police job in Pa.
Tioga Borough council President Steve Hazlett says Timothy Loehmann left the position Thursday without having worked a single shift.
3 years ago
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights.
3 years ago
Bullets that grazed officers at Philly Fourth of July celebration came from same gun
Officials said the .40 caliber bullets were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away.
3 years ago
City Council repeats commitment to keep Philly safe after Fourth of July shooting
The members of the city’s legislative body gathered in a display of unity after two cops were shot during the city’s Fourth of July festivities on the Parkway.
3 years ago
SEPTA’s top cop retiring amid increased crime on the transit system
Nestel is leaving just short of 10 years on the job, after more than a quarter-century of working in law enforcement.
3 years ago
6abc
Building owner accused of setting fire that led to Philadelphia firefighter’s death
Al-Ashraf Khalil is charged with maliciously damaging a building by means of fire and aiding and abetting.
3 years ago
Spotlight PA
Conflicting reports, gaps in data obscure true number of Pa. law enforcement agencies
Spotlight PA’s attempt to count police agencies in Pennsylvania unearthed large discrepancies — and that has implications for accountability.
3 years ago
Three N.J. police departments to learn how to identify families dealing with addiction
State officials are launching a program that trains law enforcement and social service providers on how to identify families dealing with addiction.
3 years ago
SEPTA boosts police pay to $62,000 in an effort to improve safety and officer retention
The move is one of many designed to improve safety on the SEPTA system which will see spending on safety efforts increase by 50%.
3 years ago
Philly releases independent report on city’s mishandling of MOVE bombing victims’ remains
The report focused on the city’s possession of human remains from the 1985 MOVE bombing and the policies and procedures of the city’s Medical Examiner’s Office.
3 years ago