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Former Philly Police Commissioner on DC violence: This is a coup attempt
Charles Ramsay joined CNN Wednesday afternoon as chaos unfolded in the nation’s capital.
4 years ago
Anti-violence advocates say convictions for gun crimes won’t rise without helping witnesses
The conviction rates for nonfatal shootings and illegal gun possession are decidedly low in Philadelphia. One of the problems: Witnesses aren’t showing up to court.
4 years ago
Listen 4:58No charges against Wisconsin officer who shot Jacob Blake
A Wisconsin prosecutor has declined to file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a Black man in the back last summer.
4 years ago
Philly closes out a violent 2020 with nearly 500 homicides
The particularly violent year gave way to more killings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, with three more murders after midnight.
4 years ago
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire expected in Philly, leaving communities in fear
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire has some afraid to leave their homes and comes at the end of a historically violent year.
4 years ago
2,200 people have been shot in Philly this year. Experts don’t see easy changes ahead
With just days left in December, more than 2,200 people have been shot in Philadelphia, a 53% increase over the same time last year.
4 years ago
Listen 2:07Officers connected to Breonna Taylor’s death could face dismissal
Louisville police took steps that could result in the firing of officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death, the one who sought the search warrant and one who opened fire.
4 years ago
Without a home and arrested: What I learned about police while homeless
When I lost my sublet and joined the community of people living at a fixed address, I found that police perceived me as a danger.
4 years ago
The report also found the department’s lack of planning left officers vulnerable.
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Pennsylvania State Police are recruiting…horses
Pa.'s State Police mounted patrol unit provides security and crowd control at community and large scale events. Now PSP is looking for members to fill out its 28 horse team.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court alters police rules for warrantless vehicle searches
The 4-3 decision said the state constitution's privacy protections are greater than the U.S. Constitution's and that those protections extend to vehicles.
4 years ago
FBI: White supremacists plotted attack on U.S. power grid
White supremacists plotted to attack power stations in the southeastern U.S.
4 years ago
N.J. updates police use-of-force policy for first time in two decades
The statewide policy — which was last updated two decades ago — will emphasize de-escalation techniques and prohibit officers from using force except as a last resort.
4 years ago
Union reps described understaffing, cardboard dividers and pressure to avoid complaints.
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New Philly initiative seeks to increase convictions for gun-related crimes
The city has struggled to secure convictions for non-fatal shootings and illegal gun possession. A new collaboration seeks to change that.
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