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SEPTA Transit Police K9 gets bullet and stab proof vest
The SEPTA Transit Police got a special donation from a nonprofit and it went to the department’s canine named Spin. He is a bomb detection dog and received a bullet and stab protective vest.
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SEPTA Police K-9 receives bullet proof vest thanks to donation
SEPTA Transit Police Department’s three-year-old Dutch Shepard, Swen, has received a new bullet and stab-proof vest to keep him safe on the job.
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Unclear how long SEPTA police will be on strike. Riders want them back on the job
A handful of SEPTA police officers have been picketing outside of SEPTA’s headquarters on Thursday. Members of the union have been meeting with SEPTA since 2 p.m. to reach a deal and riders say given the amount of crime they’ve seen this year they want officers back on the job as soon as possible. NBC10’s Brian Sheehan has...
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SEPTA transit police on strike. What's it like for riders Thursday?
NBC10’s Brain Sheehan reports after the first morning commute Thursday with SEPTA transit police on strike.
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‘We need the SEPTA police': Riders react to the transit police union strike
Commuters reacted, some saying that the need for law enforcement on mass transit was important as ‘there’s a lot of crime that goes on here,’ after two-thirds of voting SEPTA police officers approved a strike on Wednesday.
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‘Kind of ludicrous': SEPTA riders express concerns after SEPTA police go on strike
While safety on public transit has already been a major issue in the city, with SEPTA police on strike riders are concerned for their safety. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has what multiple commuters had to say after the strike went into effect.
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SEPTA officer shoots man after he alleged stabbed 3 people unprovoked
A SEPTA police officer shot a man after an alleged attack on a security guard and two others at a SEPTA station. Police are now investigating the series of events that led to the shooting outside City Hall where the suspect fled. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the latest details.
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SEPTA Police strike on hold for now
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 109, which represents SEPTA police officers, announced Wednesday that it would be putting a “pause” on its strike threat for several weeks. NBC10’s Tracy Davidson has the latest details.
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SEPTA police union puts pause on strike threat
Don’t expect SEPTA transit police officers to walk off the job over the Thanksgiving holiday. The union said a strike vote won’t be held now until Dec. 13.
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Looming strike on hold as SEPTA transit police union continues to try to complete a deal
The union representing SEPTA’s police officers are back at the bargaining table after the union rejected an offer Tuesday afternoon. A potential strike is looming for hundreds of SEPTA police officers if a deal cannot be reached. NBC10’s Leah Uko has the latest update from where the negotiations are taking place and spoke to riders.
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SEPTA police strike delayed as contract negotiations ongoing
Officials with SEPTA and the mass transit provider’s police force say negotiations between both parties continue on Tuesday with a strike postponed as talks progress. NBC10’s Leah Uko has details.
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SEPTA transit police strike averted; contract negotiations to continue on Tuesday
SEPTA’s police union announced on Monday night that a strike is on hold so SEPTA can respond to its latest proposal. The police union president said they expect a response by 11 a.m. on Tuesday. NBC10’s Johnny Archer has the details.
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VP of SEPTA police union speaks on pending strike and current negotiations
SEPTA Police officers could possibly walk off the job at midnight. The union is fighting with SEPTA management over pay disparities which they say led to a lack of staff as well as increasing concerns about crime. NBC10’s Leah Uko spoke with the vice president of SEPTA’s police union who said a new offer was on the table.
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SEPTA police union cites ‘disconnect' as strike looms
After working for months without a contract, the union that represents SEPTA”s police force may go on strike if a deal can’t be reached.
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SEPTA police strike looms
NBC10’s Randy Gyllenhaal reports on the possibility that SEPTA transit police officers go on strike. The strike threat looms Monday as gunshots were fired overnight in a Center City station.
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SEPTA to Add Security Officers to Center City Subway Lines
In response to a rise in crime on trains, platforms and at station, next week SEPTA plans to launch a special deployment of its police officers as well as add unarmed security personnel to subway and el trains.
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SEPTA Putting More Officers on Subway Trains
SEPTA is putting more officers along the Market-Frankford and Broad Street lines. The move comes in response to a raise in violent crime at stations and on trains and platforms.
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Woman Attacks Passengers on SEPTA
Police hope a photo of a woman helps them track down the suspect in at least three recent attacks on SEPTA trains and stations.