Archive for May, 2008

Jurist’s alleged comments anger the FOP

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

By DANA DiFILIPPO
Philadelphia Daily News
difilid@phillynews.com 215-854-5934
Police union officials are demanding that a judge renounce comments he made last week at a hearing for two robbery defendants, in which he apparently praised them for not using firearms.”If you are going to commit a robbery, this is the way to do it, without a gun. Let’s give [...]

A True Philly Sports Moment

Friday, May 9th, 2008

From Philly.com a moving tribute from a son to a respected father.  Rest in Peace Sergeant.
A true Philly sports moment amid the sadness

Slain Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski was remembered today as husband, father, dedicated officer and, lest we forget, a huge Flyers fan.
With team scheduled for Game 1 of it playoffs series with Pittsburgh [...]

Meeting Cancelled

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Out of respect for the family of Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski and for our extended police family at FOp Lodge 5, our lodge meeting for Monday, May 5, 2008 has been cancelled. Your thoughts and prayers are requested Lizcbinski family at this time.

Shake-up at Phila. Police Department

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

By Andrew Maykuth and Barbara Boyer
INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey today announced a major shake-up of the department’s command – doubling the number of deputy commissioners to eight - that he says will improve accountability and drive down the crime rate.
Less than four months into the job, Ramsey reconfigured the 6,600-member department [...]