Welcome to the Germantown Works @ Temple University project blog
The Following is a list of resources relating to the Germantown Area, most are about racial relations and community engagement.
Germantown has been a vibrant neighborhood, and still is today (in different ways).
On the left side, you will see a list of "keywords" that should help you find the posts you are looking for.
Of course you are also welcome to browse the archives or search the blog yourself (both are on the right)

Saturday, October 24, 2009

police

Three Types of Black Policemen Are Playing On the Rizzo Team Here
Somewhat humorous editorial about the attitudes of black policemen

NAACP Enters Suit Against Rizzo
Lawsuit about racism in the police department (Rizzo is police chief at this time)

Clergy Group Urges Rizzo to Halt Police Brutality

Police Chief Rizzo was notorious for his strict "law and order" approach to the police department of Philadelphia.

Nutter's frisk plan: Nutty - or gutty?
Nutter likens his plan to post- 9/11 security measures at airports, which are annoying and intrusive. We're asked to sacrifice a little liberty for some safety.

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