Does Anyone Police the Police in Philly?
About this episode
The episode discusses the role and challenges of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission in Philadelphia amidst resistance from the police union.
Philadelphia voted to create the Citizens Police Oversight Commission in the wake of high-profile police killings in 2020. But the commission’s power has been met with resistance from the police union, which has blocked outside investigations into city officers. Yet the executive director of the commission, Tonya McClary, tells host Trenae Nuri that the commission still plays an important role in reviewing accusations of police abuse. Senior producer Abby Fritz dug into what oversight really looks like in the city and what will be needed to strengthen it. If you enjoyed this interview with Giavana Pruiti, Director of Promotions and Activations for Center City District, and Skylar Carey, Marketing Specialist with Arah Agency, learn more here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Taskrabbit Fitler Club Brooklyn Bowl Philly
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