Democratic Mayoral Nominee Cherelle Parker Wants to Strengthen Police, Lean on Stops and Searches to Tackle Gun Violence

By Sammy Caiola | WHYY

Published June 12, 2023 at 9:47 PM EDT

Mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker participates in the Restoring Safety Forum at WHYY.

Cherelle Parker is the democratic pick to become Philadelphia’s next mayor. She supports the “constitutional” use of a policing practice often referred to as ‘stop and frisk’.

But what does that actually mean? WHYY’s Sammy Caiola explains.

Read the full story here.

(Original air-date: 6/2/23)

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Sammy Caiola | WHYY

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.

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