Policing
Capitol riot prompts a reckoning over extremism in the ranks
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.
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Michael Thomas ended up in the Cooper River following a police chase in Camden. Two years later, questions remain.
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Krasner could have a Republican challenger come November
Charles Peruto will run against Krasner as a Republican, but said he will drop out if Krasner loses the Democratic primary in May.
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Police officer charged with DUI was at FOP lounge before crashing into NE Philly home, injuring 2
Philadelphia’s police commissioner has vowed “a complete and thorough investigation” into the incident, which left a woman in critical condition.
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New independent police oversight commission will have power to investigate misconduct
With more authority to investigate misconduct, backers hope citizen police oversight agency will help restore public trust.
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Lawmakers honor slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at US Capitol
Sicknick, 42, was responding to the riots led by a pro-Trump mob attempting to stop lawmakers from certifying President Biden's Electoral College victory.
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Wilmington shootings up 50% in 2020, case clearance drops amid pandemic
Police Chief Robert Tracy said COVID reduced the ability of officers to interact with the community and to solve the high number of violent crimes in Wilmington last year.
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Rochester mayor suspends police officers who pepper-sprayed 9-year-old girl
The suspensions came after city officials released police body camera footage showing the encounter between officers and the girl.
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Pipe bombs believed to have been placed night before attack on U.S. Capitol
The FBI announced Friday that the bombs were staged the day before the riots at the Capitol, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
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Philly police chief Outlaw will not resign after report critical of her handling of protests
Outlaw admitted that Philly police were “woefully understaffed” when protests broke out in late May, but defended her officers’ overall response.
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The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages, and is the latest in a slew of police brutality cases brought against the Philadelphia Police Department.
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Philly police chief OK’d use of tear gas on protesters and residents, investigation finds
The controller’s report reveals new details about the internal dialogue between officials grappling with how to respond to unprecedented public unrest.
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Lawyer says Pelosi laptop hasn’t been recovered from suspect
Public defender A.J. Kramer told a federal judge that investigators searched the car and Harrisburg residence of Riley June Williams but did not locate the computer.
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In fatal shootings of unarmed Black people, many police are repeat offenders
Since 2015, police have fatally shot at least 135 unarmed Black people nationwide. The majority of officers were white and for some, the shootings weren't their first or last.
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Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in U.S.
The undertaking is being launched weeks after a violent mob loyal to Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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