Since DA Krasner was elected we’ve seen 25 people exonerated who would have still been in prison to this day and relieved the prison population of more than 28,000 years. We need to keep families together, high-quality educational opportunities regardless of finances or ability, and community-enriching criminal justice reform. We need our local democratic process to be respected at every level of government and the power to make our own legislation to keep our communities safe and thriving.
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On September 14th, the City of Philadelphia and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) announced that an agreement on a three year contract had been reached. In many ways, this negotiation was a historic first. For the first time in Philadelphia and nationally, public testimony was part of the contract process. This was a critical step towards increased transparency and greater community involvement. It is important that those who are most affected by police violence and misconduct be part of the negotiations.
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This essay is part of a collection of stories exploring people’s relationships with policing across Philadelphia. The first essay in the series explores interactions with police while homeless.
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Let’s bring transparency to Philadelphia policing. The current FOP contract is hidden from view. The public can’t see the terms of the agreement and can’t get information about officer behavior, discipline, and compensation. It’s time for a change. #CommunityControlNow
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