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Ben Mannes: Judge dismisses all charges against Officer Mark Dial

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

Crime

Ben Mannes: Questions about the accuracy of Philadelphia’s homicide statistics

December 8, 2022December 14, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Philadelphia reports an 8% year-to-date decline in homicides, but police sources raise concern over how some deaths are classified in the city’s crime reporting statistics.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: Too many Philly cops are saying, “Exit, stage left!”

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022
Paul Davis
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Faced with a hostile mayor and district attorney, Philly cops are defunding themselves.
By Paul Davis

Law Enforcement

Paul Davis: Philly’s loss is Wichita’s gain

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022
Paul Davis

Former PPD Deputy Commissioner Joseph Sullivan hired as Wichita’s Chief of Police.
By Paul Davis

Crime

Philadelphia Police Department’s accreditation is up for revocation again

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Despite a late-July vote to retain accreditation for Pennsylvania’s largest police department, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has again been put on notice for ordering her department to comply with the controversial “Driving Equality Law,” a municipal ordinance that downgraded offenses still codified by the Pennsylvania vehicle code.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Crime

Ben Mannes: Is Krasner violating the civil rights of Philadelphia police officers?

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Violent crime suspects are released after arrests for charges dropped or downgraded by the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, but Krasner seems steadfast in charging police officers with less probable cause. Is that an equal protection problem?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

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