How Philly prepares to prevent a New Orleans-style attack
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says Philly officials have been working to prevent a motor vehicle attack ever since the ...
Philly police dealing with record low number of sworn officers
While the Philadelphia Police Department ramped up their recruiting efforts and saw an increase in staffing in 2024, they’re still dealing with a record low number of sworn officers. NBC10’s Claudia ...
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Philadelphia Police to Stop Some Kid Arrests under New Diversion Plan
Under a new initiative, minors accused of first-time, low-level offenses will be sent through a diversion program that ...
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How Philadelphia is making safety changes in wake of New Orleans attack
With an Eagles game this weekend and several big events coming to Philadelphia in 2025, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says they're already making adjustments in wake of the deadly New Orleans ...
Philadelphia police won't arrest kids for some low-level crimes starting next week. Here's what to know.
Instead of arresting juveniles, Philadelphia police say they'll become part of a new diversion program aimed at keeping kids out of the criminal justice system when possible.
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Philadelphia Bolsters Security at Mummers Parade Following New Orleans Tragedy, Residents Undaunted as Celebrations Proceed
Philadelphia enhanced security for the Mummers Parade following a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, with a mix of visible ...
Mummers Parade security heightened as residents turn out for tradition
Mummers Parade kicked off the new year, Philadelphia city leaders explained the heightened security efforts in wake of the ...
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Philadelphia’s Mummers Parade draws crowds and holiday cheer despite New Orleans violence: ‘You can’t live scared’
And while department leadership, including Commissioner Kevin Bethel, attended the Mummers event, the department declined to ...
Philly saw its lowest homicide rate in a decade in 2024
Law enforcement officials say Philadelphia saw a drop in violent crime this past year with its homicide rate cut nearly in half of what it was at the height of violence three years ago.
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With homicides down nearly 40%, Philly police commissioner’s resolution is to keep numbers low in the New Year
On the last day of the year, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel shared with The Tribune that his resolution for ...
Homicides in Philadelphia dropped by 36% in 2024 as other crimes went down, police say
Homicides as of Dec. 30, 2024 stand at 262 — a 36% decline from 2023 and the fewest lives lost since 2014. According to police, shootings are down by 35%, robberies have fallen by 37% and stolen autos ...