Exclusive: Philly police release hundreds of disciplinary records for ‘Facebook cops’
It's likely the largest records disclosure in department history.
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Philadelphia will fire some Facebook cops. Here’s why they’ll get their jobs back.
Mayors and police commissioners have been trying to reform the arbitration process for more than half a century.
Hundreds protest at Philly police HQ, call for action on intolerant Facebook posts
"Those who should be fired, we want them fired.”
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Those Philly police with offensive Facebook posts? Some have a long history of complaints
After brushing off past reports of bad behavior, the city is now taking action.
Who’s Next First Responders: 13 young leaders on Philly’s front lines
When emergency strikes, they go above and beyond.
Ballot question: Should Philly hire unarmed traffic cops?
Public safety enforcement officers would patrol city streets.
What we know about the West Philly police shooting of an Ethiopian immigrant
The DA's office has launched an investigation into the shooting of 25-year-old Kelab Belay.
Nominate someone for Billy Penn Who’s Next: First Responders
We’re looking for people under the age of 40 who go above and beyond when emergency strikes.
Philly police on that creepy Fairmount letter: ‘Report it, whatever it is’
Hey M. Night Shyamalan, your next project is calling.
Philly cops still abandon drivers on side of the road, in violation of ‘Live Stop’ policy
On MLK Day, a Northwest Philly dad found himself left in the cold with his two kids.
Five stars for PECO? The best bad Yelp reviews of Philly’s public agencies
"The best damn utility this side of the ol’mississip."