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Why the next Philly police contract may not be negotiated behind closed doors

A group of activists are fighting to reform the Philadelphia Police Department through its collective bargaining agreement.

Philadelphia police union chief John McNesby, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #5, is shown on Sept. 4, 2019. As police contract comes up for renewal, several progressive groups are asking to have a say in shaping the new contract to effect police reform.
Philadelphia police union chief John McNesby, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #5, is shown on Sept. 4, 2019. As police contract comes up for renewal, several progressive groups are asking to have a say in shaping the new contract to effect police reform.Read moreCHARLES FOX / Staff Photographer