Topic: Philadelphia Police Department

You decide. After a DUI conviction over a decade ago, the mayoral candidate spent three days behind bars. Here, testimony excerpts

The police, DA and Sheriff’s Office have kicked off a new partnership to track down known homicide suspects. Will it help assuage the frustration of victims’ families?

Cities around the country are using cameras and data analysis to solve and prevent crimes. Is there a candidate, a local resident wonders, who will do the same in Philly?

Bloating pension payments contribute to our staff shortage. Here, ways to solve the issue

We’re looking for the cops, firefighters, EMTs, and other City workers who help to keep us safe. Nominate one as an Integrity Icon by March 31

Officer Christopher Fitzgerald’s murder came 15 months after the university’s last high-profile killing. Students, parents and staff are searching for solutions

City Councilmembers are celebrating the idea of a “Public Safety Director” to oversee violence reduction in Philly. But, WURD’s midday host wonders, what will that really solve?

An East Kensington resident was a victim of the “Kia Boyz” car theft trend. Here’s what happened when they tried to get their car back

One in seven city jobs are vacant, creating a backlog in services to residents. It may be time to rethink who, and how, we hire

Two City workers were shot and killed on the job last year, while several others were threatened. The Trace looks at how the City of Philadelphia is responding