Policing
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.
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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.
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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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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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Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case
Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.
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Ex-prosecutor indicted for misconduct in Ahmaud Arbery death
Former Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney Jackie Johnson was indicted on charges of violating her oath of office and hindering a law enforcement officer.
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Delaware County DA: ‘High probability’ that police gunfire killed 8-year-old girl at football game
Jack Stollsteimer said there is a "high probability" that responsive gunfire from police officers is what killed an 8-year-old girl after a Friday night football game.
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Philly beefing up police presence for Labor Day weekend, Made in America
Philly is bringing in officers from days off, and is adding special patrols and undercover officers in the crowd at the Made in America concert.
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Officers, paramedics charged in Elijah McClain’s 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd.
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Judge reinstates simple assault charge against ex-Philly police officer
Bologna was arrested in June 2020 after video circulated widely showing him hitting a 21-year-old Temple Student in the head with a baton during a protest.
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