Policing

The Philadelphia Police Department’s iconic headquarters symbolizes police brutality to many. Now Philadelphians will have a chance to help guide its redevelopment.

In June 2020, Peter Fratus sent two emails to Outlaw’s official email, amid nationwide protests against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced the charges in connection with the August incident after an Academy Park football game.

Authorities have identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours.

Camden continues a trend of low crime numbers, though the numbers for 2021 are flat when compared to the previous year.

Social justice groups UDTJ and Delco Resists plan a rally to coincide with a hearing for one of two teens whose shots did not kill the 8-year-old.

Last year was the deadliest for active-duty law enforcement in nearly a century, with COVID-19 identified as the leading cause of death for the second year in a row.

The original bill was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year. The new measure lays out cases in which police would not be allowed to review the footage.

A new debate over the police practice of shooting at moving vehicles stems from last year’s fatal shooting of Lymond Moses by New Castle County police.

Police say the mixture, which appears to have been a combination of mace and some other substance, was deployed at about 9:15 p.m. Friday.

Philly police say they can reduce crime by reassigning officers to street duty and creating a new unit designed to curb non-fatal shootings.

The insurrection led to more security for the citadel of democracy and members of Congress. But many say plenty of work remains to ensure another attack never happens again.

The money comes via Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program after local lawmakers nudged Harrisburg for help.

Activists and Hall’s family are holding vigils in more than a dozen locations to remember the 19-year-old’s life and show officials they will not forget about his death.

With most policy changes coming through executive orders, N.J. social justice groups are urging the Legislature to take up bills to hold law enforcement accountable.