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Charles H. Ramsey

Philadelphia Daily News | 11 hours ago

Why it's so hard to fire a Phila. police officer

Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey dispensed his punishments within two weeks. Ramsey said the allegation that he had acted to quiet the outcry was "simply not true." "We went through this...

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Inquirer Local and Regional News | 18 hours ago

Why it's so hard to fire a Phila. police officer

In many cases, Ramsey said the root of the problem is simple: "There are some parents, when it's all said and done, should not be parents," he said. "We have a problem that is serious in this city,"

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Philadelphia Daily News | 1 day ago

Protest of FOP party for reinstated officers

...was one of the three men kicked and punched by police. "My son was beaten almost to death." Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey has described the events of May 5, 2008, as a black eye...

Philadelphia Daily News | 2 days ago

Cops in beating get jobs back, free FOP beer; Suspects were cleared, too

...TV or the movies. You have to get control quickly or you are not going home. If Ramsey was a real cop in Chicago, he did a lot worse than these guys. But we now have Police Commissioners...

Fox News | 4 days ago

Report: Nutter's No. 2 Quits Her Job

...the city faced a financial crisis. Barnett is also credited with helping Nutter get police commissioner Charles Ramsey to Philadelphia. Philly.com also reported that Barnett had...

Philadelphia Daily News | 5 days ago

'Well-intentioned laws can end up hurting...'

...he said after the meeting during which 10 top city and education officials, including Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and schools chief Arlene Ackerman, spoke. "I'm clear about...

Philadelphia Daily News | 1 week ago

'Tainted Justice' series nets another award for 2 DN reporters

...are fighting for new trials, alleging that officers fabricated evidence against them. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey has split up the officers in Cujdik's squad and appointed a...

Philadelphia Daily News | 1 week ago

Cop dragged a block by SUV he stopped

...Charles Ramsey visited Brennan at the hospital soon after the officer was admitted for treatment. Ramsey said he was relieved to learn that Brennan's injuries weren't serious. "He's...

Philadelphia Daily News | 1 week ago

Arbitrator to Ramsey: Reinstate cops punished after taped beating

...weeks after the May 5, 2008, incident, which was videotaped from a Fox 29 helicopter, Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey fired four cops who appeared to have beaten the suspects. He...

Philly.com | 1 week ago

Punishment cut for 8 officers in televised beating

...the arbitrator because they were in their probationary period when they were fired. But Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said that given the overall decision, they were likely to be...

Philadelphia Daily News | 1 week ago

Cops in televised beating reinstated

...Joseph Schiavone, and ruled that he be reinstated at his former rank. "I don't agree with the decision," Ramsey said, who was criticized by some for acting too quickly by firing the...

Kansas City Star | 1 week ago

Fired, punished Philly officers get 2nd chance

...are likely to be reinstated if they apply. Ramsey fired and disciplined the officers in May 2008. He said Friday he does not agree with the decision but respects the arbitrator's...