Policing
With hard-won support of Philly’s top cop, bill to ban minor traffic stops moves ahead
A bill that would ban police enforcement of certain vehicle stops that disproportionately affect Black drivers moved forward Wednesday after months of debate.
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Ex-Dewey Beach cop convicted for bloody attack on injured man and falsely claiming he was strangled
The victim had been out drinking with friends before he fell and hit his head. He didn’t want to go to the hospital, so officer Gregory Lynch beat him.
3 years ago
SEPTA investigating after employee punches a man at Frankford Transportation Center
SEPTA officials say the attack occurred Monday around 9:30 a.m.
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Media fascination with the Petito mystery looks like racism to some Native Americans
Since the year 2000, Indigenous people have made up 21% of homicides in Wyoming, even though only three percent of the population is Indigenous.
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Videos posted to Facebook show a Chester police officer repeatedly punching 16-year-old Bahir Green. Green’s family is calling for transparency and accountability.
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Philly DA’s office running out of city funding to help relocate witnesses
Krasner says Philadelphia’s high homicide rate is resulting in big spending for witness and victim relocation.
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Minnesota high court OKs ballot question on Minneapolis PD
The state’s highest court overturned a lower court ruling that rejected ballot language approved by the City Council.
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New details emerge in shooting death of 8-year-old girl at Academy Park High School football game
Three Sharon Hill police officers opened fire on a vehicle outside the Academy Park High School football stadium, sources say.
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Massachusetts man convicted of sending threatening emails to Police Commissioner Outlaw
Peter Fratus, 39, of West Dennis, Massachusetts, was charged with transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce.
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Police release age-progression image of Dulce Maria Alavez, girl last seen at Bridgeton park
Dulce was last seen Sept.16, 2019 at the Bridgeton City Park. A reward for details leading to her whereabouts stands at $75,000.
3 years ago
Philly police get raises in new city contract — with a few disciplinary reforms
The FOP Lodge 5 and Kenney administration touted the agreement as a fair deal for both sides.
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Philadelphia settles with mother police dragged from car and assaulted in front of toddler
Last year, Rickia Young was driving past protests against police violence, when police assaulted and detained her. The city settled for $2 million.
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Burlington County NAACP surveying resident experiences with local police
The three NAACP chapters in Burlington County are documenting residents' experience with local police, and asking how they feel about possible alternatives.
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‘Cops’ was canceled amid protests of police violence. Fox Nation is bringing it back
Fox Nation, a subscription-based streaming service owned by Fox News Media, has given the green light for the return of the controversial series.
3 years ago
Capitol police are upping security ahead of a rally in support of the Jan. 6 rioters
Congressional leaders and top security officials say the U.S. Capitol will be well-prepared for a far-right rally expected for the area on Saturday.
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