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Kenney, Outlaw admit they were wrong about 676 protest tear-gassing, officers involved to be fired
The deputy in charge that day took a voluntary demotion, and there’s now a moratorium on tear gas use by Philly police.
South Philly police captain removed after Columbus statue protests, amid larger PPD shakeup
Capt. Louis Campione has been on the force for 43 years.
Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say
Some proposals raise questions about Philadelphia’s familiarity with its own past promises on transforming the PPD.
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Philly police commander seen beating protesters to face aggravated assault charges
Staff Inspector Joe Bologna has a history of misconduct and is linked to past PPD corruption scandals.
Philly to slash police oversight, anti-violence initiatives while increasing PPD budget
This is exactly the wrong time for such a move, critics say.
Philly police commissioner alters use of force policy after tear gas, warns about press arrests
Some in the department questioned why guidelines like this weren’t issued sooner.
Philly police say tear gas used because 676 protest turned hostile, but there’s no evidence that happened
Hundreds who’d gathered on the highway scrambled to escape the noxious fumes.
Philly police to halt narcotics arrests, other charges during COVID outbreak
Officers can make exceptions if they think someone would “pose a threat” to public safety.
An ex-Philly cop is suing Meek Mill, Jay-Z and Amazon for a few seconds on screen
Former Officer Saqueta Williams appeared in “Free Meek” because she’s on the DA’s “Do Not Call” list.
Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?
The city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most found them easy to use.