Policing

Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.

The conversation about stop and frisk centers on Black and brown men. What about Black women and co-victims of violence?

According to Upper Merion Twp. police, the incident started with a hit-and-run in the area of the mall.

The arrests include the person who bought the gun and resold it to the person who couldn’t legally own the firearm.

After Tioga hired Timothy Loehmann, long-simmering personal grudges and infighting exploded and brought local government to a halt.

The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.

According to police, the incident started with a hit-and-run around 2:30 p.m. in the area of the mall.

The investigation has already contributed to the reversal of several homicide convictions.

The money will fund more than 100 new forensic technicians and equipment, more millions for the DA’s office, and safety equipment for SEPTA.

The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.

WHYY gun violence prevention reporter Sam Searles and Temple University student Kole Long host a panel of concerned community members.

Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying a City Hall theft suspect.

Chief Robert Tracy started his tenure in 2017, during a record year for shootings. Gun violence has fallen, risen, and fallen again during that time.

Many said they wanted to see the complicated history of the city’s former police headquarters recognized in the site’s next life.

How do you feel about stop and frisk (and policing more broadly) as an answer to Philly's gun violence crisis?