Officer
  • Honoring The Fallen
  • Publications
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Forums
  • Contact Us
  • Vehicles & Fleet
  • Tactical
  • Training & Careers
  • On The Street
  • Investigations
  • Command/HQ
  • Technology
  • Virtual Academy
  • Stations
  • Podcasts
  • Product Guide
  • Topics
    Vehicles & FleetTacticalTraining & CareersOn The StreetInvestigationsCommand/HQTechnologyProduct Guide
    Resources
    ForumsProduct GuideHonoring The FallenBy ContributorsExpert InsightsPublicationsWhitepapersWebinarsOriginal ContentJobs
    User Tools
    SubscribeAdvertiseContact UsPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions
    https://www.facebook.com/officercom
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/officer-com
    https://twitter.com/officercom
    1. On the Street

    Philly Police Officer Injured when Teen Flash Mob Spins Out of Control

    April 6, 2023
    Hundreds of teens gathering for a flash mob event confronted Philadelphia police officers, and some participants threw rocks at them and climbed onto the top of a cruiser.

    By Chris Mautner

    Source pennlive.com

    At least one police officer was injured and several teenagers were arrested when what is being called a flash mob event spun into chaos in the Center City section of Philadelphia, according to multiple media reports.

    Police were called to the area around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports of a large fight taking place in the Fashion District. After being able to move the crowd outside, the hundreds of teens involved moved along Market Street and into Love Park and near City Hall, according to 6ABC.

    The crowd then started to confront authorities around 8:30 p.m., in some instances throwing rocks at them, climbing up a traffic light, and onto the top of a police car.

    NBC10 said that video it obtained showed the teens rushing police officers at various locations.

    Police from other areas of the city were called in to assist and officers closed multiple roads as they attempted to disperse the crowd. SEPTA police became involved when some teens went into the subway system, with at least one jumping down into the track area, the Philadelphia Inquirer said.

    One officer had a non-life-threatening injury. At least one of the people arrested had a firearm.

    By about 10 p.m., the crowd had dispersed.

    “Tonight, a large group of mostly young people was being destructive and disruptive in Center City. This dangerous behavior will not be tolerated. We take public safety very seriously,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement posted on his Twitter account.

    “I’m saddened when young people engage in behavior that endangers themselves and others, especially because it is not representative of the majority of our city’s youth, who are positively engaged in their communities. We all must work together to support our young people,” the statement said.

    ______

    ©2023 Advance Local Media LLC.

    Visit pennlive.com.

    Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

    Continue Reading

    Gunman Fatally Shot after Ambushing Calif. Police Officer at City Hall

    3 N.Y. Police Officers, State Trooper Injured in Gas Explosion

    Sponsored Recommendations

    Whitepaper: A New Paradigm in Digital Investigations

    July 28, 2023
    Modernize your agency’s approach to get ahead of the digital evidence challenge

    A New Paradigm in Digital Investigations

    June 6, 2023
    Modernize your agency’s approach to get ahead of the digital evidence challenge.

    Listen to Real-Time Emergency 911 Calls in the Field

    Feb. 8, 2023
    Discover advanced technology that allows officers in the field to listen to emergency calls from their vehicles in real time and immediately identify the precise location of the...

    2022 Transparency and Trust Report - Public Safety & Community Relationships

    Nov. 16, 2022
    Veritone releases its 2022 Law Enforcement Transparency and Trust Report delivering Five Key Findings of Community Sentiment on Policing

    Voice your opinion!

    To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Officer, create an account today!

    I already have an account

    Latest in On the Street

    Body Cameras

    Video: Conn. Police's Violent Fight with Gunman Leaves Officer Wounded

    Dec. 5, 2023
    San Francisco Police Department
    On the Street

    Bait Cars, Patrols & Video: Calif. PD's Car Break-In Crackdown Yields Results

    Dec. 4, 2023
    Body Armor Protection

    Houston Police Chief: Vest Saves Life of Officer Shot 3 Times

    Dec. 4, 2023

    Most Read

    Man with Rifle Shot after Following Calif. Police Officer Near Station

    Keeping an Eye on Traffic with Automatic License Plate Readers

    Video: Man on Forklift Leads Calif. Police on Low-Speed Chase

    Sponsored

    Listen to Real-Time Emergency 911 Calls in the Field

    Officer
    https://www.facebook.com/officercom
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/officer-com
    https://twitter.com/officercom
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Do Not Sell or Share
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    © 2023 Endeavor Business Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
    Endeavor Business Media Logo