Just five years ago, the Philadelphia Police Department had nearly 6,500 on the force. Now, it’s down to over 5,100. And, as KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, there’s room for about 1,200 more officers.







(Photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio) 

Just five years ago, the Philadelphia Police Department had nearly 6,500 on the force. Now, it’s down to over 5,100. And, as KYW's Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson tells us, there’s room for about 1,200 more officers.
 
 
 
(Photo credit: Kristen Johanson/KYW Newsradio)

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