The Democrat who will almost certainly become Philadelphia’s next mayor wants to hire hundreds of additional police officers and says officers should be able to stop and search pedestrians if they have a legitimate reason to do so
— who favored investing in areas like housing and youth jobs — topped a more moderate rival who had support from the police union.
“We want to build that relationship and we also want folks to know that there will be zero tolerance for any misuse and or abuse of authority," Parker said in response to questions about her position."But a proactive law enforcement presence is a key part of that plan, and I am unapologetic about it.”
Philadelphia saw a record number of homicides in 2021, most of them gun-related. That number fell from 562 to 516 in 2022, but was still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. On Wednesday, anin Philadelphia after he escaped from a prison in the city along with another inmate. The man was being held on charges in four slayings.
What happens in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh could have national implications as Pennsylvania will again be a prime battleground in 2024.
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