Like the advertisements stated some years ago, “Hire a Vet.”
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: City leaders condemn police officer over false accusation
Tweets from Philadelphia’s political leaders condemn “concerning behavior” by a police officer in his arrest of a suspect for illegal narcotics and a firearm. Despite bodycam footage proving the “concerning behavior” never occurred, these city leaders have yet to set the record straight.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Paul Davis: Ask any cop — Larry Krasner is soft on crime
Police officers question the DA’s commitment to stopping crime.
By Paul Davis
Ben Mannes: Philadelphia’s “Driving Equity” law — one year later
While Philadelphia politicians celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Driving Equality law, statistics show a sharp increase in hit-and-run accidents while police traffic stops decline
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Thom Nickels: A day at the Museum
Stolen artifacts, hanging out with the feds, and the strange crime of art theft.
By Thom Nickels
Paul Davis: Burglary — the silent crime
A retired New York Police Captain advises businesses on how to prevent burglary.
By Paul Davis
Patty-Pat Kozlowski: Does Philly City Council have a sexual harassment problem?
Everyone knows about Bobby Henon’s crimes, but no one is talking about the other impropriety in his office.
By Patty-Pat Kozlowski
Paul Davis: Pennsylvania Senator Mike Regan calls for mandatory death sentence for cop killers
The senator intends to introduce legislation to eliminate the option for life imprisonment when a police officer is murdered.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: Area residents targeted in “spoofing” scam
The calls from the con artists appear to be coming from the FBI on the recipient’s caller ID.
By Paul Davis