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Jacqueline Bailey-Davis holds a hand up
Community
6abc

Norristown’s police chief placed on administrative leave

Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis took office just 11 months ago, becoming the first Black female to hold the post.

1 month ago

Austin Edwards speaks
Courts & Law

Trenton NAACP demands police director’s resignation following federal report on unconstitutional behavior by officers

A 45-page report released last week found repeated incidents of police misconduct by Trenton police officers.

1 month ago

Tape cordons off a scene of police activity, Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Trenton, N.J.
Courts & Law

Justice Department finds pattern of misconduct by Trenton Police following a yearlong investigation

A 45-page report found that officers "frequently" violated people’s constitutional rights. Talks towards a consent decree are expected.

1 month ago

Listen 1:06
A sign for Jenkintown Borough
Politics & Policy

Jenkintown spends 40% more per capita on policing than other Montgomery County towns

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development did not recommend a “definitive course of action.”

1 month ago

police car lights flashing
Community

Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking

Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.

2 months ago

police car lights flashing
Community
6abc

Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police

According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.

2 months ago

Pa. State Trooper car
Community

Pa. state troopers will take over Collingdale’s nighttime police calls

The Borough of Collingdale does not have enough resources to safely staff its police department overnight.

2 months ago

Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gestures as he speaks at the podium at City Council chambers at City Hall
Urban Planning
6abc

Philadelphia City Council passes ‘Get Out the Bike Lane’ bill

If the mayor signs it into law, violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.

2 months ago

(6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

7 shot in North Philadelphia early Saturday morning, police say

Two victims are in critical condition, including a 17-year-old girl.

2 months ago

Aftermath of shooting at Trump rally
Politics & Policy

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’

The panel said that “another Butler can and will happen again” without major changes in how candidates are protected.

2 months ago

James Ballinghoff speaks
Courts & Law
6abc

Driver surrenders to police, accused of hitting 3 nurses outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Medicine says one nurse is hospitalized in critical condition. Two others received treatment for their injuries.

2 months ago

police car
Community

Jenkintown Police Benevolent Association issues vote of ‘no confidence’ in police chief

Borough officials are defending the police chief as Jenkintown explores dismantling its police department to cut costs.

2 months ago

Listen 1:24
Mark Cohen
Courts & Law

Philadelphia judge receives unpaid suspension for his political posts on Facebook

The court imposed the punishment against Common Pleas Judge Mark B. Cohen, who before he became a judge spent more than four decades as a Democratic state representative.

3 months ago

the top of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

The money behind the politics: Tracking campaign finance data for Pennsylvania candidates

Looking at contributions can help voters learn about a candidate’s political bedfellows and their priorities, according to a political science professor at Temple University.

3 months ago

Patrolman Samuel Waters (right) grabs Dwayne Brown's arm moments into their encounter.  (Courtesy of Ivan Thomas/DETV)
Courts & Law

Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction

A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.

3 months ago

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