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Paul Davis: A career with a purpose and a future

April 7, 2025April 6, 2025
Paul Davis

When I was about twelve years old, I told my father and my uncle that I wanted to be a […]

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: A retired sergeant’s unofficial history of the Philadelphia Police Department

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
Paul Davis
1

In my more than 30 years of covering crime and the cops in Philadelphia, I’ve come to know a good […]

Election

Paul Davis: Philly cops rejoice over Trump’s election

November 14, 2024November 13, 2024
Paul Davis

I recall being out on a ride-along with a Philadelphia police officer some years ago.  While patrolling the streets of […]

Crime

Paul Davis: Dangerous car stops claim another cop’s life

September 27, 2024September 26, 2024
Paul Davis
3

A low-risk stop can quickly elevate into a high-risk situation.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative

March 11, 2024March 10, 2024
Paul Davis
3

A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis

Law Enforcement

Ben Mannes: Judge dismisses all charges against Officer Mark Dial

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
3

Will the latest judicial ruling on the overcharging of police officers by the Krasner administration change the DA’s tactics?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Law Enforcement

Outlaw packs her bags

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023
Tom Stiglich
Law Enforcement

Ben Mannes: Outlaw has finally left the building

September 5, 2023September 5, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
8

The most overdue departure from the Kenney administration, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has resigned, leaving police sources hopeful for a return to law enforcement in the city of brotherly love.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Law Enforcement

Ben Mannes: City leaders condemn police officer over false accusation

March 27, 2023March 29, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
10

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

Crime

Ben Mannes: Philadelphia’s “Driving Equity” law — one year later

March 22, 2023March 21, 2023
A. Benjamin Mannes
1

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

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Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: In our Father’s house, there is a room for them

Guy Ciarrocchi: In our Father’s house, there is a room for them

schedule May 19 2025
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

In a simple pine casket, followed by ten children, 30 grandchildren, and countless nieces, nephews, friends, with a choir of […]

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