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Nala Williams, 8, looks up at a mural honoring George Floyd in the Third Ward, Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Radio Times

“His Name is George Floyd”

Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa on their book, "His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice."

Air Date: May 24, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:30
A close-up of a New Jersey State Police Officer's uniform
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers introduce legislation to create law enforcement licensure program

Lawmakers in New Jersey announced legislation that would make the state one of more than 40 with a licensure or decertification program for police.

4 years ago

Deputy Police Commissioner Ben Naish addresses an increase in carjackings in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Philly police set to surpass last year’s total for carjacking arrests just five months into 2022

The department has recorded more than 500 carjacking incidents so far this year.

4 years ago

A view of the Delaware State University's women's lacrosse team
Courts & Law

Delaware State University to file federal civil rights complaint over drug search of lacrosse team’s luggage

The April 20 traffic stop and search has generated national media coverage. University President Tony Allen says the police engaged in misconduct.

4 years ago

LeYondo Dunn speaks from a podium with protesters behind him
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Students, parents urge Philly leaders to fill hundreds of vacant positions amid school safety concerns

Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.

4 years ago

Georgia police search the luggage of women’s college lacrosse players.
Courts & Law

Georgia sheriff releases body cam footage, defends drug search of Delaware State Univ. lacrosse team’s luggage

Deputies searched the luggage after “an alert was given” by a K9 sniffing the exterior of the bus after a traffic stop. No drugs or paraphernalia were found.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police Department's 39th District building. (Google maps)
Community
6abc

Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building

The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.

4 years ago

U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon recently secured $650,000 in federal funding to support the creation of mobile crisis teams in Delco. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘Thinking outside of the box’: Delco leaders plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police

After crucial federal funding was finally secured, Delco officials plan to dispatch mental health experts alongside police officers during mental health calls.

4 years ago

A view of the Delaware State University's women's lacrosse team
Education

Del. State Univ. president ‘incensed’ over Georgia police drug search of lacrosse team bus

The women’s team was on its way home from playing games in Florida and Georgia when the bus was stopped. Officers ransacked their luggage but found nothing illegal.

4 years ago

Listen 1:45
Names of police officers lost since 2019 are etched on the Living Flame Memorial at Franklin Square Park in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

14 Philadelphia lives honored at 2022 Living Flame Memorial Service

The names of 14 police officers and firefighters lost since 2019 are now etched on the Living Flame Memorial in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square Park.

4 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law
6abc

Former Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in shooting of 12-year-old boy

Edsaul Mendoza, 26, is charged with first-degree murder and other crimes in the death of 12-year-old Thomas "TJ" Siderio.

4 years ago

Cars and trucks are visible driving northbound on the New Jersey turnpike on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

New Jersey launches license plate cameras to combat soaring car theft rate

New Jersey will use $10 million in federal funds to install license plate readers along highways and on police cars in hopes of tracking down stolen vehicles.

4 years ago

A close-up of a New Jersey State Police Officer's uniform
Politics & Policy

N.J. advocates urge close look at state police culture before more troopers are added

Citing a history of racial discrimination, advocates say the Murphy administration should hear their concerns before adding more state troopers.

4 years ago

Rape kits
Politics & Policy

Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation

Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.

4 years ago

File photo: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's attorney says Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill failed to ensure a fair trial for him. (Court TV via AP/ Pool)
NPR
Courts & Law

Derek Chauvin appeals his conviction for George Floyd’s murder

The former Minneapolis police officer is asking a state court to send his case back to Hennepin County; order a new trial elsewhere; or order him to be resentenced.

4 years ago

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