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Philadelphia PD to Have Officers at Pools, Rec Centers in High-Violence Areas This Summer

Deputy Commissioner James Kelly, Mayor Jim Kenney, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Sgt Eric Gripp give an update on Philadelphia Police Department strategy ahead of summer.
Sammy Caiola
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WHYY
Deputy Commissioner James Kelly, Mayor Jim Kenney, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Sgt Eric Gripp give an update on Philadelphia Police Department strategy ahead of summer.

Summer is coming, and the Philadelphia Police Department says it will fan out officers to pools and recreation centers in neighborhoods they see as at risk for shootings. WHYY's Sammy Caiola has more.

Read the full story here.

(Original air-date: 5/21/23)

Sammy Caiola is WHYY News’ first-ever gun violence prevention reporter. She is committed to doing trauma-informed journalism driven by the communities she covers. She has been a health reporter for the last eight years, first at The Sacramento Bee and then at Capital Public Radio. Her podcast, "After the Assault," explores the journey to justice and healing for survivors of sexual violence. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, dancing, and playing with her Labrador, Pepper.