A road map for the lawful use of stop-and-frisk in Philadelphia—and elsewhere
Violent crime, and how to reduce it, dominated the 2023 Philadelphia mayoral campaign.
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2023
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Tropical Storm Hilary brings record rain to California
Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California with record rainfall, shutting down schools, roads and businesses before edging in on Nevada on Monday.
Environment
Aug 21, 2023
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Another humpback whale washes up on Atlantic City beach
A 30-foot juvenile humpback whale washed up on the beach in Atlantic City on Saturday morning, the second time in 15 days a young whale has been swept ashore in the casino town.
Plants & Animals
Jan 9, 2023
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South cleans up from tornadoes as blizzards advance north
Communities from Texas to Florida began assisting survivors and cleaning up Thursday after tornadoes left scattered destruction and at least three people dead across the South. To the north, blizzards continued to pound the ...
Environment
Dec 15, 2022
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Study: In Tempe, AZ, COVID-19 pandemic had stronger impact on policing and crime than George Floyd's death
A new study examined the impact of COVID-19 and George Floyd's death on police work in the Tempe, Arizona, police department. The study examined weekly trends in crime and officer activities, as well as footage from body-worn ...
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Mar 11, 2022
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Scores dead as record-breaking heat wave grips Canada, US
Scores of deaths in Canada's Vancouver area are likely linked to a grueling heat wave, authorities said Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest ever temperature amid scorching conditions that extended to the US Pacific ...
Environment
Jun 30, 2021
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Database provides details about officer-involved shootings and deadly incidents
When examining data regarding police officer–involved homicides, correlations to local data regarding race, income level and population density may seem obvious. But Brian Finch, professor (research) of sociology and spatial ...
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Jun 23, 2021
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Breakthrough for law enforcement to rapidly distinguish hemp vs. controlled marijuana
As hemp-based products experience heightened popularity among consumers, leading forensic scientists collaborate to solve a growing problem for law enforcement, hemp farmers, private citizens and overburdened national labs.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 20, 2020
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Police use-of-force policies fall short of human rights standards, report finds
Police use-of-force policies in the nation's 20 largest cities fail to meet international human rights standards, according to a new report from the University of Chicago Law School.
Social Sciences
Jun 16, 2020
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High-tech surveillance amplifies police bias and overreach
Video of police in riot gear clashing with unarmed protesters in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has filled social media feeds. Meanwhile, police surveillance of protesters ...
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Jun 12, 2020
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