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Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has been trying to bring change to a stubborn department


Published on 2024-12-30 05:40:57 - MSN
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  • Kevin Bethel was trying something new. Inside a lecture hall at the University of Pennsylvania earlier this month, the city's police commissioner addressed a few dozen members of his command staff
  • but not about weekly crime stats or staffing issues.

The article from MSN discusses Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel's efforts to reform the Philadelphia Police Department, which has been resistant to change. Bethel, who has a background in education and community engagement, has been focusing on improving community relations, addressing systemic issues like racism and brutality, and implementing new training programs. Despite facing challenges such as a lack of trust from the community and internal resistance from within the department, Bethel has introduced initiatives like the "Community Square" program, aimed at fostering better relationships between police and residents. His approach includes transparency, accountability, and a shift towards community policing, although progress has been slow and met with skepticism due to the department's long-standing culture and practices.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/philly-police-commissioner-kevin-bethel-has-been-trying-to-bring-change-to-a-stubborn-department/ar-AA1wH1A5 ]