The Declaration in the News
Dear Declaration readers, Our publication has been in the news lately. Yesterday, Newsworks’ Dana DiFilippo wrote about our recently-announced Philadelphia Police Accountability Project….
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Temple Police Adapting to a New Era of Accountability
By E. Payne Schroeder Temple University’s police force says they are reforming a range of policies in the wake of…
The Declaration is Going to Court to Get Sealed Records in Philly ISIL Case
Last Wednesday, The Declaration filed a motion in federal court asking for access to sealed records in the criminal case…
What’s All the Money For? A Sunshine Project Guide to the 2016 City Bond Ballot Question
By Austin Nolen When Philadelphia voters go to the polls tomorrow, they’ll notice a confusing ballot question. Actually, they’ll notice…
Declaration Exclusive: State Troopers Will Not Investigate Philly Police Shootings
By Austin Nolen The Philadelphia Police Department no longer plans to have state troopers independently investigate all officer involved shootings…
Detective in DNC Assault Case Has History of Misconduct
By Austin Nolen The Philadelphia police detective who performed an incomplete investigation into the alleged sexual assault against labor activist…
PA Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Release of Police Video
By Austin Nolen The Pennsylvania Supreme Court heard oral argument today in a closely watched case which will determine whether…
What you need to know about Right to Know
Thomas Jefferson once wrote that “an enlightened citizenry is indispensable for the proper functioning of a republic.” Pennsylvanians have clearly…
Michael Nutter’s Sketchy Finances
By Austin Nolen It’s been a rough few days for former mayor Michael Nutter. On Tuesday, the independently-elected Philadelphia City…
Could a Lying Philly Cop Get a Job With Another Department?
By Austin Nolen Former Philadelphia Police Officer Chris Hulmes got caught perjuring himself. He admitted as much. Should he so…
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