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Gun violence forum draws hundreds in North Philadelphia

Gun violence forum draws hundreds in North Philadelphia

Gun violence forum draws hundreds in North Philadelphia

July 14, 2019 6:30pm EDT

Another weekend of gun violence in Philadelphia has many people making a citywide plea to teenagers and young adults – put down the guns.

Another weekend of gun violence in Philadelphia has many people making a citywide plea to teenagers and young adults – put down the guns.

City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. on PPD Body Cameras

City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. on PPD Body Cameras

City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. on PPD Body Cameras

March 13, 2017 7:00am EDT

City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. joined Good Day Philly to discuss the use of body cameras in the Philadelphia Police Department. A hearing will be held this afternoon at City Hall to discuss the matter. Mayor Kenney's recent budget included plans for 800 body cameras for officers.

City Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. joined Good Day Philly to discuss the use of body cameras in the Philadelphia Police Department. A hearing will be held this afternoon at City Hall to discuss the matter. Mayor Kenney's recent budget included plans for 800 body cameras for officers.

Philadelphia Police officers run miles for officers fallen in the line of duty

Philadelphia Police officers run miles for officers fallen in the line of duty

February 21, 2016 10:33pm EST

“We're running today for Pennsylvania - 5 miles for the five officers killed in the line of duty.”

“We're running today for Pennsylvania - 5 miles for the five officers killed in the line of duty.”