Philadelphia Crime Analysis Clearly Illustrates the Disfunction of the City’s Criminal Justice System

Vast in scope, the report touches on topics including arrests, bail, sentencing, and the need for trauma services, victim assistance, and neighborhood investments. An executive summary included 35 recommendations, almost none of which came with concrete price tags or plans for implementation. [City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr.] acknowledged in the report’s opening pages that the … Read more

A Social Worker’s Solution to Philly’s ‘Gun Violence’ Problem: Pay More at Gun Buybacks…A Lot More

Governments are beset by unintended consequences to the policies they adopt and the laws they pass. People tend to act in their own personal, rational self-interest…a fact most elected officials never seem to grasp at all. Many times the consequences are relatively small and benign. Sometimes they’re much more profound and problematic. Unintended consequences generally … Read more

Philladelphia Cop Calls for Criminals to Stay Home During Pandemic

2 shootings in the 12th District today when people should be home! I really can’t comprehend what people don’t understand about this! Watch Netflix/tv/spend time with your loved ones. STAY HOME. Follow the directions of city, state and federal officials! Stop the foolish violence — Scott Drissel (@PPDScottDrissel) March 29, 2020 Two people were killed … Read more