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a member of the public speaks during a special meeting of Yeadon Borough Council on Nov. 10, 2022. (jan deruiter/YouTube)
Courts & Law

2 people hanged themselves in Yeadon police custody in 4 months. Community members want answers

Yeadon officials have asked the Delaware County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the incidents.

4 years ago

Rahnda Rize, Philadelphia activist and performing artist, participates in the Million Kid March from North Philadelphia to City Hall on Oct. 15.(Sammy Caiola/WHYY)
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Introducing ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’

A new podcast from WHYY and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting looks at the controversial policing practice stop and frisk.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania National Guard and police stand guard in Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Why Rep. Amen Brown is wrong about the National Guard

Calling in the national guard is taking the lazy way out, writes Pastor Carl Day, a prominent public safety advocate.

4 years ago

A person holds a sign that reads
Courts & Law
6abc

3 former Sharon Hill police officers plead guilty in deadly shooting of Fanta Bility

The three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with firing shots that killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility have pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.

4 years ago

Lionel Dotson stands at Ivy Hill Cemetery
Community

Brother of MOVE victims sues Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania for mishandled remains

Lionell Dotson, the brother of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

A voter exits their voting booth
Politics & Policy

After fierce debate, New Jersey lawmakers move to restrict uniformed police officers at polling places on Election Day

Republicans derided the bill as anti-police, but Democrats said it aims to prevent voter intimidation in Black neighborhoods.

4 years ago

Kevin Seefried (left) and his son Hunter march through the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection.
Courts & Law

Police have located missing Delaware man awaiting sentencing for Jan. 6 insurrection

Seefried breached the U.S. Capitol, waving a Confederate flag during the Jan. 6 insurrection. His son Hunter was sentenced to prison on Monday.

4 years ago

People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

Jan. 6 trial highlights missed warnings before Capitol siege

A FBI agent told jurors that in November 2020, the bureau received a tip from a member of the Oath Keepers who was concerned about leader Stewart Rhodes' rhetoric.

4 years ago

Philadelphia police academy cadets line up for graduation
Radio Times
Community

Philly controller audit finds widespread problems in the police department

An audit of the Philadelphia Police Department by the city controller details staffing shortages, slow 911 response times, outdated practices and benefit abuse.

Air Date: October 20, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
(Miguel Martinez/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law

Philly police say analysis of 911 response times between Black and white neighborhoods is ‘devoid of context’

Commissioner Danielle Outlaw joined the FOP challenging a city controller’s report that said police responded faster to white neighborhoods.

4 years ago

A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Understaffing and slower 911 response times for communities of color are major problems for Philly police, says new city report

Requested by City Council, the PPD audit by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.

4 years ago

DA Larry Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Former Philly cop could face new charges after judge tossed murder case last week

A former Philadelphia Police officer who had his murder charges thrown out last week could still face trial.

4 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law
6abc

Suspect wanted in deadly shooting near Roxborough High School turns self in

Philadelphia police have taken another suspect into custody following the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School last month.

4 years ago

Tape cordons off the area around the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police ID 4th suspect in shooting near Roxborough High School; currently at large

A $45,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction of the suspects.

4 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Arrest made in deadly Roxborough shooting

A suspect has been arrested in the deadly shooting near Roxborough High School, the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said.

4 years ago

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