Ryan Briggs

Freelancer

Even if officers assault civilians, they rarely face repercussions — and sometimes get promoted, newly released documents show.

Managing Director Brian Abernathy has been the target of protests calling for his resignation.

The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.

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Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.

Some proposals raise questions about Philadelphia’s familiarity with its own past promises on transforming the PPD.

Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.

This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say.

Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.

Hundreds who’d gathered on the highway scrambled to escape the noxious fumes.

Officers can make exceptions if they think someone would “pose a threat” to public safety.