Malachi Plumer

While firefighters help rescue people when fires and accidents occur, police officers work to stop crimes, catch those who cause them and keep the general public safe. These careers usually don't require a college degree but have significant training you'll need to complete. A firefighter salary in the U.S. tends to run lower than that of a police officer, although these public safety careers have similar job prospects.

A police officer's typical day can include handling traffic issues, arresti

As the United States grapples with the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain, and countless other Black Americans at the hands of racism and police brutality, one rallying cry has gained momentum across the country: "Defund the police." You might have seen the phrase written on protest signs, on social media, or even on painted street murals — which probably has led you to wonder, what does "defund the police" mean, exactly, and what would it really look like?

Though the idea o

This is a repost from the Philly Power Research blog.

Yesterday, Philadelphia City Council approved a final budget for FY21 that included flat funding for the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) – $727 million. In a 14-3 vote, Kendra Brooks was the only Councilmember to vote against the budget over concerns about not cutting police funding. This budget fell far short of demands put forward by the Black Philly Radical Collective, whose recent statement included: “We demand an immediate decrease