PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and the Philadelphia Police Department announced new efforts that have helped reduce crime in West Philadelphia.
At the same time, AG Shapiro called for Philadelphia to get tougher on crime amid the city’s rising gun violence. He’s calling for more police officers, responsible bail practices and ending ghost gun loopholes that allow untraceable weapons into the city.In a press conference with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Tuesday, Shapiro stated that the DA’s office needs to stop letting dangerous criminals out on cash bail.However, in spite of the issue of cash bail, officials say that Philadelphia police and the Attorney General’s office have decreased shootings by 45 percent.