Column: Don’t Be a Square, Think Diagonally
Editor’s Note: The Declaration is pleased to announce that we are being joined by planning and environmental reporter James Kennedy….
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Law Meant to Protect Privacy Hinders Police Accountability
By Austin Nolen In the last several years, Americans on all sides of the political spectrum have learned the value…
Police Transparency Executive Order: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Declaration Staff Earlier today, Mayor Jim Kenney announced a new executive order governing the processing of civilian complaints against police…
Forfeiture Proposal Impacts Over $2 Million a Year
By Shealyn Kilroy In response to controversy over Philadelphia’s asset forfeiture policies, city officials are promising to change the…
Detective with History of Misconduct had Role in Challenged 2004 Attempted Murder Conviction
By Austin Nolen On the evening of November 5th, 2004, Kenneth Coleman and Joseph Leary were both drinking with…
In Photos: Activists Protest Inaction from Civilian Advisory Board
All Photos by Kristi Petrillo Activists last night disrupted a meeting of Philadelphia’s Police Advisory Commission, the City’s civilian police…
Philadelphia Police Officer Pleads Guilty in Disciplinary Case
By Shealyn Kilroy “Nope, not today,” reads a sign sitting on a desk in a room utilized by the Police…
New City Hazard Plan Focuses on Terrorism, Infrastructure Risks
By Shealyn Kilroy As Philadelphians, we experience a number of daily hazards. These hazards are beyond the characters you may…
In Photos: Protest Against Philly Police Shooting of David Jones
All photos by Kristi Petrillo Last night, Philadelphians protested at the 15th Police District over the shooting of David Jones….
On Immigration, City Officials Walk Tight Line Between Feds, Activists
Update: After this story was first posted, City officials released the full certification letter sent to the Department of Justice. You…
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