Director of Public Safety William McVey says his department has recorded a 60% increase in gun seizures over the past two years, many involving convicted felons from Philadelphia.
Authorities in Philadelphia's suburbs are raising concerns about a recent increase in the number of crimes connected to Philadelphia.Bensalem police officials showed Action News a bunch of firearms that have a few things in common. They were all seized by Bensalem police over the past few months, and most were seized from people who live in Philadelphia.
That's why he wrote an open letter citing his concerns centered on the effects of the Driver's Equity Act, which mandates Philadelphia police officers turn a blind eye to minor driving infractions, along with policies enacted by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office under Larry Krasner. Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy says not only has he seen more of the same in his township, but he has also seen the negative effect this is having on his ability to recruit and retain officers.
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