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10 Takeaways From the Department of Justice Report on Philly Police

There is an “undercurrent of significant strife” between Philadelphia Police and the community they serve, the U.S. Department of Justice reported today. The federal review […]

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Tate-Brown’s Mother Calls for Peaceful Protest

A day after a protest in her son’s name erupted into a violent skirmish at a community meeting on policing, the mother of Brandon Tate-Brown […]

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3 Thoughts From the Mini-Riot at the Policing Town Hall

Three thoughts following Thursday night’s mini-riot at the policing town hall at Lawncrest Recreation Center. 1. Brandon Tate-Brown’s family said on Thursday they didn’t want to […]

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WATCH: Protest Over Tate-Brown Shooting Turns Violent at Community Meeting

Thursday night’s town hall on policing at Lawncrest Recreation Center was scheduled weeks before D.A. Seth Williams announced that he would not bring charges in the […]

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Civil Suit Likely in Brandon Tate-Brown Death

The Brandon Tate-Brown saga isn’t over. It might be just beginning. Hours after District Attorney Seth Williams said he would not bring criminal charges against […]

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D.A.: No Charges in Tate-Brown Shooting

No charges will be brought against the officers who shot Brandon Tate-Brown, District Attorney Seth Williams said today at a midday press conference. “In this […]

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A Lesson for Seth Williams in Kathleen Kane’s Abandoned Sting

Let’s give Seth Williams a round of applause. I’m not being facetious here. Williams’ decision to take Kathleen Kane’s “double-dog dare” last year and pursue charges […]

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Got Any Extra Horses?

We know that many of you out there have stables overflowing with equine, so we thought we should pass along this ask from the Pennsylvania […]

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Trial Starts for Cops in Federal Case

The federal trial for the six former Philadelphia police officers accused of robbing and extorting drug dealers is set to begin this week, with jury […]

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Boy, Suspect Found

[Update 10:22 a.m.] Police report the boy and the suspect have both been found. [Original] Police are looking for a 4-year-old boy and the 35-year-old […]

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Funeral Set for Officer Wilson

Funeral services have been set for Officer Robert Wilson III, the Philadelphia Police officer shot by robbers last week at a North Philadelphia GameStop. Meanwhile, […]

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Holder Condemns Killing of Philadelphia Officer

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder today condemned last week’s slaying of a Philadelphia police officer — part of a broader statement against anti-police violence. Officer […]

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Michael Nutter Wants 16 Times as Many Police Body Cameras Next Year

For the past few months, a police district in North Philadelphia has equipped about 30 cops with body cameras as part of a pilot program. If Mayor Michael Nutter gets his way, […]

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Dan Aykroyd Will Donate to Family of Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III

Make sure to stop by @PAWineSpirits at the #FlowerShow to meet @dan_aykroyd and get a bottle of Crystal Head signed! pic.twitter.com/8pFlOssXQ0 — Crystal Head Vodka […]

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Trust Fund Established for Officer Wilson’s Family

The police department just released this information on how you can help the family of Officer Robert Wilson III, killed in the line of duty […]