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Philadelphia can replace some police officers with civilians, arbitration panel rules

As a part of the agreement, the city will also offer retention bonuses to police officers and hiring bonuses to recruits.

A sculpture is seen at the headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department. An arbitrator ruled that the city may replace some sworn police officers with civilians.
A sculpture is seen at the headquarters of the Philadelphia Police Department. An arbitrator ruled that the city may replace some sworn police officers with civilians.Read moreTOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer