Policing

The 2020 Black National Convention will take place Aug. 28 via a live broadcast.

WHYY's Community Engagement Editor Christopher Norris leads a discussion on defunding the police & the future of public safety.

Nearly 50 people were locked in the shuttered jail two years after city officials deemed it unfit for human life.

Earlier in the day, neighborhood organizations attended a training on alternatives to policing.

Activists from all over New Jersey came to Trenton calling on the state to implement reforms to police departments.

Face coverings have been shown to be an effective tool in fighting the pandemic’s spread.

The civilian Police Advisory Commission says it’s been stonewalled trying to investigate.

Despite making up 22% of the population, Black people make up nearly half of those shot by Del. police. Now, the state’s AG wants to change the use-of-force law.

Democrats’ police reform bill isn’t likely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate. But Pa. reps say they think they have a public opinion advantage.

It’s the latest example of how partisanship and polarization on Capitol Hill have hamstrung Congress’ ability to meet the moment and respond meaningfully to public opinion.

Members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up with hopes of solving more homicides and non-fatal shootings.

The Philadelphia Black Radical Collective lists 13 demands, and plans to stage acts of rebellion for each one.

Officials found 30 more sticks of dynamite and two magazines loaded with live rounds of ammunition.

The bill has an exemption that lets police use the tactic if they “reasonably believe” they or a civilian is in danger of serious injury or death.

Philly school board members also outlined their plan of "goals and guardrails," which they say will address racist practices in the system.