Philly City Council leaders said their proposal would add 125 additional officers and pay for a handful of other programs, including some focused on quality-of-life issues like trash and street lighting.
of Council that has expanded its political power and influence over the last five years. Clarke has long rejected calls to reduce police funding, and Parker said this week she has “never been an advocate” for defunding the police.
Parker emphasized that the city is legally allowed to waive the residency requirement when there aren’t “qualified” Philadelphia residents available to fill vacant positions. She also said blaming that provision is a “red herring” and suggested more people will want to be police officers if their relationship with community members improves.
But some progressives remain skeptical. Kris Henderson, executive director of the public interest law center Amistad Law Project, said the department’s budget is already bloated and adding more officers provides only “the illusion of security.”
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