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Number of Philly cops out injured drops 31% after Inquirer investigation uncovers abuse

Doctors picked by the police union had diagnosed several hundred officers as being so injured that they couldn’t even testify in court.

The number of Philadelphia officers out with injury claims has dropped by 31%, while the number cleared for court duty has more than tripled.
The number of Philadelphia officers out with injury claims has dropped by 31%, while the number cleared for court duty has more than tripled.Read moreAnton Klusener/ Staff illustration. Images: Getty images/ The Inquirer