Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has been trying to bring change to a stubborn department
Bethel’s tenure so far has been predominantly marked by a striking decline in gun violence, but he's also attempted to bring ...
How Philly prepares to prevent a New Orleans-style attack
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says Philly officials have been working to prevent a motor vehicle attack ever since the ...
Philadelphia Police to Stop Some Kid Arrests under New Diversion Plan
Under a new initiative, minors accused of first-time, low-level offenses will be sent through a diversion program that ...
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Crime in Philly 2024: Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel reflects on first year in role
FOX 29's Kelly Rule sits down with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel to review the crime and violence across the ...
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With homicides down nearly 40%, Philly police commissioner’s resolution is to keep numbers low in the New Year
On the last day of the year, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel shared with The Tribune that his resolution for ...
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How Philadelphia is making safety changes in wake of New Orleans attack
With an Eagles game this weekend and several big events coming to Philadelphia in 2025, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says they're already making adjustments in wake of the deadly New Orleans ...
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Philadelphia Bolsters Security at Mummers Parade Following New Orleans Tragedy, Residents Undaunted as Celebrations Proceed
Philadelphia enhanced security for the Mummers Parade following a New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, with a mix of visible ...
Violent crime in Philly down; police commissioner say work is not done
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is proud of the crime numbers, reinforcing his strategy of focusing police work ...
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Mummers Parade security heightened as residents turn out for tradition
Mummers Parade kicked off the new year, Philadelphia city leaders explained the heightened security efforts in wake of the ...
Homicides in Philadelphia dropped by 36% in 2024 as other crimes went down, police say
Homicides as of Dec. 30, 2024 stand at 262 — a 36% decline from 2023 and the fewest lives lost since 2014. According to police, shootings are down by 35%, robberies have fallen by 37% and stolen autos ...
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Violent crime in Philadelphia down across board; police commissioner say work is not done
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is proud of the crime numbers, reinforcing his strategy of focusing police work in high-crime districts, and working with state, federal and community ...