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Philadelphia Police Department van
Courts & Law

Philly DA drops first-degree murder charges against former police officer

An investigating grand jury recommended that Eric Ruch Jr. face first-degree and third-degree murder at trial.

5 years ago

Radio Times
Politics & Policy

“Long Time Coming:” Michael Eric Dyson on today’s racial reckoning

Professor, minister and author Michael Eric Dyson on his book, "Long Time Coming," written as letters to victims of police violence from Emmett Till to George Floyd.

Air Date: December 4, 2020 10:00 am

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Bucks County officials speak during a press conference on Dec. 3, 2020, announcing a new program where social workers trained in crisis intervention work with police officers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Bucks County pilots a ‘humanity-based’ policing approach with social workers

Since George Floyd’s killing, many have proposed programs where social workers trained in crisis intervention operate alongside police officers.

5 years ago

Social justice and immigrants rights groups have launched a social media campaign urging the Delaware County District Attorney to drop charges against Juan Chub-Funes under the tag #JuanCantWait. (image via The Black and Brown Coalition of PHL’s Twitter account)
Courts & Law

After summer arrest, advocates push for Delco man’s freedom with #JuanCantWait campaign

Supporters say Juan Chub-Funes, 20, was in the wrong place at the wrong time on May 31, 2020. Police say he was participating in a riot.

5 years ago

Listen 1:34
Protesters march south on Broad Street. About 200 participated in the action after a grand jury in Louisville, Ky., failed to bring charges against the police officers who killed Breonna Taylor. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘Don’t make any sudden moves’: Philly residents share experiences with police in hopes for change

Philadelphia police and residents get “vulnerable” in virtual conversation aimed at processing the months of racial justice protests.

5 years ago

A crowd gathers at Malcolm X Park to protest the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
Community

City launches ‘collaborative dialogue’ series to strengthen police-community relations

Mayor, police seek open dialogue with community on police reform.

5 years ago

Police officers watch protesters as smoke fills the streets in Ferguson, Mo.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Advocates push for resurrection of DOJ civil rights division under Biden

The incoming administration of President-elect Joe Biden says reinvigorating the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department is a top priority come January.

5 years ago

(Big Stock photo)
Courts & Law

Cops trained to spot drugged drivers could get a cut of tax revenue from N.J. weed sales

DREs use a nationally standardized method to spot the physical and physiological signs of drug impairment in a person, such as muscle tone, pupil size, and heart rate.

5 years ago

A crowd gathers for a rally to demand justice in the death of Breonna Taylor on the steps of the the Kentucky State Capitol in June. Taylor was killed in her apartment while Louisville police served a warrant. (Timothy D. Easley/AP Photo)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Movement to limit police raids looks beyond ‘no-knock’ warrants

The death of Breonna Taylor energized a nationwide movement to restrict "no-knock" police raids, but activists want tightened rules for other kinds of forced-entry warrants.

5 years ago

Camden police officers Juan Torres, Sophia Grandinetti, and Lieutenant Gabriel Rodriguez. (Chantale Belefanti)
Community

‘We are out of the car’: South Camden residents take notice of new police walkthrough strategy

Camden police this year began walking the waterfront neighborhoods by foot. Neighbors say they see the difference. Chantale Belefanti reports.

5 years ago

(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Gov. Murphy signs body camera legislation into law

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed two bills and an executive order on Tuesday requiring law enforcement officers across the state to wear body cameras.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police face protesters following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

City board charged with oversight of Philly police shootings hasn’t met for a year

Philadelphia’s Use of Force Review Board is the only venue for civilian oversight of shootings involving police. The board last met in October 2019.

5 years ago

In this Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, a man holds a sign during a protest, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Courts & Law

In cities across US, voters support more police oversight

Voters in communities across the country approved measures on Election Day toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies.

5 years ago

A police vehicle in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. (NBC10)
Courts & Law

Police: Man shot and killed by officer after chase, attack in Upper Darby

The shooting took place shortly after 12:30 p.m. near two golf courses in the Delaware County township, authorities said.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
NPR
Politics & Policy

Once out of office, Trump faces significant legal peril

Of all the perks of being president, Donald Trump may soon miss most the legal protection that it affords.

5 years ago

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