Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Wednesday said she was “saddened and outraged” after the high levels of gun violence being committed by and against the city’s youth in recent weeks.
Philadelphia leaders say they face an uphill battle in call for gun laws
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) As the number of homicides in 2021 continues to outpace 2020 s already high numbers for Philadelphia, city leaders are encouraging the Pennsylvania legislature to step in and pass laws that could create a change. Our Pennsylvania legislature has not woken up, said Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. (The Legislature) has not awakened; has not smelled the coffee.
Philadelphia leaders say state lawmakers have been delaying or blocking gun legislation for too long. We don t even have common-sense gun laws, said Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia).
Philadelphia law enforcement explain challenges of living black and blue
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw s first year on the job has been filled with challenges.
There was a budget crisis made worse by the pandemic and then a summer filled with protests about social justice and police reform.
As the city s first Black woman to hold the position, she also finds herself weighing the issues of race and law enforcement as it pertains to the high profile deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Rayshard Brooks among others.
Living black and blue as it has been called has raised questions in her mind but has also incentivized her to be a stronger leader for change amongst her peers.