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June 13th, 2008.
Philadelphia Police descended upon the home of
homeowners who have been questioning police tactics in Mayor Nutters new
"stop and frisk" program. Four residents were arrested in their home at
17th street and Ridge Avenue, and the police are in the process of
sealing the building. The homeowners are being held at the police
station, no charges have yet been filed.

Homeowners had been circulating petitions calling upon Mayor Nutter and
Police Commissioner Ramsey to attend community meetings on the use of
excessive force, surveillance cameras, and the new "stop and frisk"
policy. The mayor and police chief have declined to attend these
community forums, but instead have seized the home and possessions of
those who question "Stop and Frisk," and are currently holding them in
jail. While many civil liberties advocates and residents of affected
neighborhoods have questioned the new police tactics, few imagined that
simple criticism of a city policy could result in the seizure of one's
home and subject residents to arrest.

More details coming soon.