
Policing
Philadelphia youth anti-violence efforts lack coordination at city level, panelists say
Activists at a community conversation pushed for more centralized resources.
4 years ago
How unfulfilled promises of ‘21st-century policing’ are haunting Delco
Many in Delaware County are asking tough questions after a Chester use-of-force incident and a child’s death due to suspected Sharon Hill police fire.
4 years ago
Listen 1:43With 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.
4 years ago
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.
4 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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Pa. AG and Philly police tout arrests, gun and cash seizures in West Philly
The atorney general said 65 people were charged, and $82,000 along with 41 weapons, seized in West Philadelphia over the past six months.
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