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Hundreds of Philly police officers work administrative jobs that could be done by civilians, a study found

Hundreds of Philly police officers work administrative jobs that could be done by civilians, a study found

A study by the Fels Institute of Government in the School of Arts & Sciences contends that “civilianizing” nearly 900 positions on the Philadelphia Police force could result in a more diverse, efficient, and productive department.

Making an impact on National Voter Registration Day  
Penn President Liz Magill stands with members of Penn Leads the Vote in front of a voter registration table on College Green.

Making an impact on National Voter Registration Day  

Penn Leads the Vote conducted efforts across campus Tuesday to inform the Penn community about how to register to vote, check their registration status, and more.

Lauren Hertzler

Annenberg film and annual civics survey highlights freedom of speech
A group of students demonstrating in front of a school building.

Still from “First Amendment: Student Freedom of Speech”

Annenberg film and annual civics survey highlights freedom of speech

For Constitution Day on Sept. 17, Annenberg Classroom has released a new film on the First Amendment and the Annenberg Public Policy Center published their annual survey on Americans’ civics knowledge.

From the Annenberg Public Policy Center