Policing
SEPTA police could soon strike if a new contract isn’t reached
In November, FOTP rejected an offer from SETPA that would’ve increased wages by 13% over three years and included a $3,000 signing bonus.
4 months ago
2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot
For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.
4 months ago
Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say
The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.
5 months ago
U.S. Marshals join search for escaped Philadelphia prisoner Gino Hagenkotter
The U.S. Marshals have joined the effort now that it's been more than a day since Gino Hagenkotter was last in custody.
5 months ago
For years, the FBI quietly stopped tracking anti-Arab violence and hate crimes
When the FBI developed its program to collect hate crime data, it included a category for anti-Arab incidents. But this code was dropped, masking the scale of the problem.
5 months ago
Philly City Council approves ski mask ban despite pleas from advocates
The goal of the ban is to cut down on violent crime committed by those wearing masks to conceal their identities.
5 months ago
Prisoner escapes from facility in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section; search underway
The man being sought has been identified as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter.
5 months ago
Smith acknowledged having helped others flip a vacant Philadelphia police car over outside City Hall on May 31, 2020.
5 months ago
SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue
A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.
5 months ago
New Castle County launches police accountability board to address systemic policing issues
The county’s new police accountability board aims to confront and address systemic issues within policing.
5 months ago
Listen 1:11Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue
FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.
5 months ago
5 things to know about Kevin Bethel, Philly’s likely next police commissioner
Big on juvenile justice and school safety, he served three decades with the PPD.
5 months ago
Bethel is currently head of security for the school district and formerly served as the city's deputy police commissioner.
5 months ago
SEPTA Transit Police Union looks to continue negotiations in hopes of staving off strike
Transit police have been working without a contract for the last 7 months and say the main issue is pay.
5 months ago
SEPTA Transit Police set to strike if deal is not reached
Transit police have been working without a contract for the last seven months, and say the main issue is pay.
5 months ago