Policing
‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family
The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.
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What’s the future of Philly’s iconic Roundhouse? Officials seek community input
The iconic Police Administration Building will soon be vacant. Its future will be informed by a public engagement process expected to stir painful memories of its past.
3 years ago
A friends group representing local civic associations wants to show appreciation for the officers who patrol the strip.
3 years ago
Woman gets 2 1/2 years in police car fires amid 2020 protest
A woman who pleaded guilty to setting fire to police cars amid the 2020 racial justice protests in Philadelphia has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.
3 years ago
Sharon Hill Borough has released its independent report into last year’s police shooting — and many of the most important details are being withheld.
3 years ago
Pastors and police walk for peace: East Germantown hosts monthly prayer walk
The monthly prayer walk organized by the 14th District police took on extra meaning this week after a 7-year-old was caught in the crossfire of a shooting.
3 years ago
Cumberland and Salem counties in N.J. join regional fight to stop drug trafficking
Cumberland and Salem counties in New Jersey are joining a program that seeks to disrupt or dismantle drug trafficking organizations in the region.
3 years ago
Ex-cops Kueng, Thao sentenced for violating George Floyd’s rights
The jury found they deprived the 46-year-old Black man of medical care and failed to stop Derek Chauvin as he knelt on Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes.
3 years ago
The defense is challenging whether the Delaware District Attorney’s Office produced enough evidence at the preliminary hearing to allow the case to go forward.
3 years ago
One of the two women to win a sexual harassment judgment against former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross talks about her healing process.
3 years ago
Listen 8:57Pet boa constrictor strangles owner; police investigate
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man has died after his pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck.
3 years ago
A curfew isn’t the way to protect Philly teens
A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.
3 years ago
The first woman police officer in Philadelphia history was a prudish ‘dance cop’ afraid of jazz
Marguerite Walz was part of a racist 1920s movement worried jazz would erode “decency” and encourage race-mixing and promiscuity.
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Philadelphia Police Department at risk of losing state accreditation
The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is set to meet on Tuesday.
3 years ago
N.J. becomes 47th state to require police officers to obtain a license
Under the new law, licenses will not be issued to people convicted of crimes or active members of anti-government and hate groups.
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