PHILADELPHIA - In the wake of civil unrest and calls to change the way police departments operate, Philadelphia City Council submitted legislation Thursday that proposes four reforms aimed at elevating the police's accountability and dedication to the city.The proposed changes come three days after 14 members of the city council signed and delivered a letter to Mayor Kenney with a specified set of recommendations for policing reforms.The council is requesting that anyone hired by the Philadelphia police force be a resident of the city for at least one year.
Currently, police recruits and hires have six months to move into the city after their hiring.The council argues that this change is necessary to "build more of a connection with those.