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Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
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Gun violence in Philadelphia has reached a boiling point. Politicians, police, and community members are searching for ways to curb the staggering statistics. City Council President Darrell Clarke proposed stop and frisk as a potential solution in the summer of 2022. Could beefing up this controversial police tactic help keep Philly safe?
“Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist” explores diverse perspectives and solutions to the city’s gun violence crisis. The five-episode podcast is a production of WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.
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Recent Articles
WHYY News is committed to reporting on solutions to Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis, and we recognize the reporting may be traumatic for some.
1 year ago
Gun violence in 2022: 500+ homicides, prevention efforts, and public safety
2022 was another challenging year for the communities most affected by Philadelphia gun violence.
1 year ago
Navigating ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ content
Here's a look at the episodes and ancillary content behind the WHYY News and Temple Logan Center podcast.
1 year ago
The conversation about stop and frisk centers on Black and brown men. What about Black women and co-victims of violence?
1 year ago
57 blocks in Philly are prone to shootings. Community groups are mobilizing to curb the gun violence
The “57 Blocks Project” wants to create positive change in neighborhoods most impacted by violence. There are already dozens of nonprofits working in these areas.
1 year ago
Philly police work to staff up despite distrust, ongoing gun violence crisis
The PPD is low on officers, and recruitment heads say they are trying new tactics like offering physical fitness classes and lowering the sign-up age to 20 years old.
1 year ago
Homicides are down 8% in Philly from last year, but shootings remain steady
Year-to-date homicides in Philadelphia were down 8%. Some community leaders and activists say it’s too soon to call the reduction an accomplishment.
1 year ago
5 solutions to Philly’s gun violence crisis
Guest hosts Sam Searles and Kole Long asked two community leaders, a clinician, a high school student, and a city public safety staffer for their solutions to gun violence.
2 years ago
Policing is changing in some Philly neighborhoods. This community program is spreading the word
A PPD pilot program changes the way police officers handle minor violations. In response, the ACLU has community ambassadors informing the public about their rights.
2 years ago
Listen 3:35We asked, you answered: WHYY audiences respond to ‘Stop and Frisk’ podcast
How do you feel about stop and frisk (and policing more broadly) as an answer to Philly's gun violence crisis?
2 years ago
Nutter shares his personal experiences with being stopped, including during his time on City Council. He still supports the policy, as part of a broader policing plan.
2 years ago
Understanding the mental health impact of stop and frisk and frequent police stops
Recent calls for stop and frisk policing as a solution to Philly’s gun violence crisis bring attention to the mental health implications of the practice.
2 years ago
Listen 4:25Changing the beat: Philly rappers take the violence out of drill music
Drill music, a subgenre of hip hop, has come under fire for graphic depictions of violence and criminal activity. Some Philadelphia artists are working to change the genre its
2 years ago
What’s working? Tyrique Glasgow’s Young Chances Foundation presses on with violence prevention plan
At the Young Chances Foundation in South Philly's Grays Ferry area, gun violence prevention involves feeding kids, mentoring them, and building their trust in law enforcement.
2 years ago
Listen 2:22Understanding the stop and frisk debate in Philadelphia, in 5 charts
In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.
2 years ago