Philly police, city were 'simply not prepared' for George Floyd protests, audit finds
"The analysis first revealed that the City and PPD were simply not prepared to address unanticipated mass protests coupled with civil unrest occurring in multiple locations throughout the city," the report stated, adding there was "no specific plan or playbook" to handle such a scenario, particularly in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Large demonstrations and marches in West Philadelphia, on Interstate 676 and on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway were met by police, in several instances, with the use of less than lethal munitions such as tear gas, pepper spray and batons. Hundreds of prot...
Source: phillyvoice.com