Policing

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?

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.

The invaders stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory over Republican Donald Trump.

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.

Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.

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.

The Justice Department charged six more people Friday it says are members of a right-wing militia group that plotted in advance of Jan. 6 to attack the U.S. Capitol.

At least a half dozen Philadelphia Police officers have been arrested on a variety of criminal charges in recent months.

More than 90% of Philadelphians surveyed in a new poll from a coalition of community-based groups say they support redistributing money from police toward social services.

The decision comes after a year dominated by policy brutality protests, and amid concerns about illegal vehicle searches and alleged racial profiling of Latinos by troopers.

Grewal said his department would focus on enforcement and funding victims services to “prevent and combat” trafficking, while the commission works on policy and prevention.

“Philadelphians demand even-handed justice and we are trying our very best to give them exactly that,” District Attorney Larry Krasner wrote in a statement.

Wednesday marks one year since Danielle Outlaw became the first Black woman to lead Philly’s Police Department — a year that saw surging homicides and police brutality.

The deadly riot at the Capitol has forced military leadership to confront the threat of domestic extremism. Rioters that day included current and former service members.

Michael Thomas ended up in the Cooper River following a police chase in Camden. Two years later, questions remain.