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
Philadelphia Police Department retains state accreditation, but issues may linger
At the zero hour, Commissioner Outlaw and her top legal advisor traveled to Harrisburg Tuesday to make their case to retain the Philadelphia Police Department’s accreditation.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Arrests fall 57% in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has reported a significant reduction in the number of arrests made by police over the past nine years.
By Elyse Apel
Christine Flowers: Philly’s mayor looks forward to leaving mess he created
Philadelphia’s mayor has very publicly, albeit poignantly, made clear his desire to slump back into a private life he never actually had.
By Christine Flowers
R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth
An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams
R. Seth Williams: Krasner puts ideology over duty in pursuing phony innocence claims
The current district attorney lets his ego come before public safety and the adversarial system of justice.
By R. Seth Williams
Records request shows no communications from Krasner seeking better forensic technologies for law enforcement
A Broad + Liberty Right-to-Know request shows Philly D.A. Krasner’s office has yet to contact a single elected official to make the case for forensics.
By Todd Shepherd
PA talks more funding to expedite gun background checks
Officials from the Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee on firearm background checks.
By Anthony Hennen
Paul Davis: Is there a war on cops?
Nearly every Philly cop I speak to says there is. I sought further answers from State Senator Mike Regan.
By Paul Davis
Jeff Hurvitz: Police delay times are a symptom of a larger problem
Fewer police means more crime.
By Jeff Hurvitz