Policing
House approves police reform bill named after George Floyd
The bill, which would ban chokeholds and eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement, will now advance to the Senate.
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Billy Penn
Photo solicitation usually merits a ticket, but this time five police officers showed up.
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DOD took hours to approve National Guard request during Capitol riot, commander says
Maj. Gen. William Walker said the DOD took three hours to approve deploying the National Guard to the Capitol on Jan. 6 after a "frantic" request from Capitol Police.
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FBI chief calls Jan. 6 ‘domestic terrorism,’ defends intel
FBI Director Chris Wray condemned the January riot at the U.S. Capitol as “domestic terrorism” Tuesday as he defended the bureau’s handling of intelligence.
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Philly detectives use social media to catch four men suspected in series of shootings
The four men allegedly played a role in seven shootings in West and Southwest Philadelphia in 2018 and 2019, including three children.
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Growing tension in Minneapolis as trial looms in Floyd death
Anything less than a murder conviction for Derek Chauvin is likely to test Minnesota officials — and the city — once again.
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Siege on the Capitol: 7 Philly-area insurrectionists face looming court dates
In the past week, federal prosecutors have filed or unsealed new charges against two people in the region who allegedly participated in the riots.
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Billy Penn
The PPD said it’s a recurring problem at the popular tourist destination. Others wondered why the issue deserved scarce law enforcement resources.
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Philly police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman inside Macy’s
Police say they were able to make the arrest thanks to a tip and surveillance footage from SEPTA and Macy’s.
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Philadelphia is already on track to set new records in homicides in 2021. What is the cause, and how can we curb this disturbing trend?
Air Date: February 24, 2021 10:00 am
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Eyes on the Street
Creating safe communities in Philly starts with listening to communities impacted by violence
In order for Philadelphia to make a real change when it comes to disinvestment, leaders listen to the wisdom of the people who live here.
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Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
The invaders stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory over Republican Donald Trump.
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City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain
The report of the investigation conducted for the city of Aurora released Monday faults officers for their quick, aggressive treatment of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.
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NBC10
Police arrest man accused of raping woman inside Center City Macy’s restroom
Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.
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Philly police seek public’s help in finding Olney mass shooting suspects
Philly law enforcement says they need the public’s help in identifying the shooters who opened fire in broad daylight at the SEPTA Olney Transportation Center last Wednesday.
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