Craig Stapp

Philly Cop Punches Woman in Puerto Rican Parade

Video from Philadelphia's Puerto Rican Day parade over the weekend shows a uniformed cop punching a woman in the face. The blow leaves the woman’s mouth bloody. The officer — identified as Lt. Jonathan Josey — then handcuffs her and another cop leads her away.

Erica Ortiz

John A. Stephen

Marc Ruskey

Information and Tips

In addition to good citizens reporting suspicious behavior, police may receive tips from fellow officers, criminal informants, or anonymous sources. The more reliable the source of information, the less independent police investigation is necessary to verify the veracity of the tip.

Dean Norris

Mike French

Higgins P. QTip