Policing
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.
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“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
Listen 49:01Bucks 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:34‘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.
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City launches ‘collaborative dialogue’ series to strengthen police-community relations
Mayor, police seek open dialogue with community on police reform.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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