Tasers are electrically powered weapons used to shock or stun the target. Though they can be lethal, they’re viewed as a way for the police to control someone that’s less likely to kill than a firearm. Given the community’s outrage at the killing of Walter…
Philadelphia has a lot of work to do when it comes to racial equality, but there may be some positive change on the horizon. Recent court documents, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania outlined the Police Department’s efforts…
Pennsylvania State Troopers practice what’s known as highway interdiction – looking out for drugs along roads and highways. This usually occurs during stops where the trooper has reason to believe that the driver is engaging in illegal activities. While these stops are generally legal, there…
Pennsylvania takes child pornography charges seriously. Both distributors and viewers of sexual material displaying minors face some of the harshest criminal penalties available and the state has little tolerance for sex offenders. The penalties don’t end there. The additional consequences of living with a child…
The Philadelphia Police Department has come under fire recently for its disturbing pattern of misconduct and officer complaints. In a tough job that involves interacting with the public in volatile situations, some complaints are inevitable. But recently unsealed files suggest the department is rife with…
