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
Ben Mannes: Judge dismisses all charges against Officer Mark Dial
Will the latest judicial ruling on the overcharging of police officers by the Krasner administration change the DA’s tactics?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Ben Mannes: Outlaw has finally left the building
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
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
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