I’ve been critical of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner here. But in the interest of fairness, after I interviewed two […]
From the Editors: Parker deserves credit for decline in crime
This past year, 2025, saw unprecedented drops in the murder rates of cities around the country, with Philadelphia being one […]
Paul Davis: Guns Down, Gloves Up, Hands Out
The Philadelphia Police Department announced on November 7th that five active-duty Philadelphia police officers had been suspended for 30 days […]
Paul Davis: FBI and Philadelphia Police take down a violent drug trafficking gang in Kensington
“This indictment is the largest federal case of this century prosecuted by our office and it attacks the very heart of the opioid crisis,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf said.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: PA Attorney General touts organized retail crime unit’s year of achievements
I was recently discussing shoplifting with a store manager in South Philadelphia. He was complaining about shoplifters, especially organized crews […]
Paul Davis: A career with a purpose and a future
When I was about twelve years old, I told my father and my uncle that I wanted to be a […]
Paul Davis: A retired sergeant’s unofficial history of the Philadelphia Police Department
In my more than 30 years of covering crime and the cops in Philadelphia, I’ve come to know a good […]
Paul Davis: Philly cops rejoice over Trump’s election
I recall being out on a ride-along with a Philadelphia police officer some years ago. While patrolling the streets of […]
Paul Davis: Dangerous car stops claim another cop’s life
A low-risk stop can quickly elevate into a high-risk situation.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative
A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis