Philadelphia city council proposes legislation on police reform, including ban on chokeholds

In the wake of civil unrest and calls to change the way police departments operate, Philadelphia City Council submitted legislation Thursday that proposes four reforms aimed at elevating the police's accountability and dedication to the city.

Police: Philadelphia officer injured after suspect threw rock through car window

Police say the officer was driving in an unmarked patrol car with his front driver's side window down when an unknown person threw a rock into the car.

Mayor Kenney lays out police reform agenda, reverses course on proposed budget increase

After discussions with the Reconciliation Steering Committee, city council, and the Police Reform Working Group, Kenny’s administration has committed to a number of actions.

Philadelphia police staff inspector charged in incident with protester

Footage captured Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna Jr. using a baton to hit a Temple University student in the head during peaceful protests advocating for the end of police brutality.

14 Philadelphia city council members say no to $14M proposed increase to police budget

Fourteen city council members in a letter to Mayor Jim Kenney said they would not support a $14 million proposed increase to the police budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

Commissioner Outlaw marches with demonstrators at George Floyd protest

"We have to come together in order to find meaningful solutions," Outlaw said. "The only way to do that is be on ground together, there can not be division, there has to be unity."

"I'm deeply concerned": Philadelphia police investigating allegations of excessive force by officers

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw addressed video circulating on social media that allegedly depicts Philadelphia police officers using excessive force to control protesters during the recent citywide unrest.

Commissioner on I-676 clash: ‘When we deploy tear gas it’s for a purpose’

The tear gas was used “when it became increasingly clear that other measures were ineffective" at dispersing the crowd, Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said.

'We all need to stand together': City leaders denounce violence, encourage peaceful protests in Philadelphia

The peaceful nature of the Justice for George Floyd protest was overshadowed by ensuing violence and ultimately prompted a strong police response and a mandatory, city-wide curfew set to resume at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Sgt. James O'Connor laid to rest in Northeast Philadelphia

Slain Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O'Connor was laid to rest Friday morning during a private mass at Our Lady of Calvary in Northeast Philadelphia.