Philadelphia patrol officers to work extended hours over weekend to tackle gun violence in city - CBS Philadelphia

2022-09-16 20:19:06 By : Mr. Taya Wong

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Starting Friday, the Philadelphia Police Department is stepping up patrols to try to tackle gun violence in the city. All officers assigned to patrols will work 12-hour shifts instead of eight.

The extended shifts will continue through Sunday night.

Last weekend was a violent one in the city, with more than two-dozen people shot.

The department hopes longer hours on the streets will help it manage weekend violence.

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First published on September 16, 2022 / 12:09 PM

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