Quakertown Police Under Fire | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

A teenage protester was placed in a chokehold by Quakertown’s police chief during a student demonstration — cleared of criminal charges but deemed “calamitous” by investigators. With no local policies restricting chokeholds and Pennsylvania law offering no limits, activists and lawmakers are pushing for accountability, updated use-of-force guidelines, and statewide reforms including mandatory body cameras. The NAACP seeks collaboration with the department and urges the DA to revive countywide compliance efforts, while community listening circles aim to heal divisions and restore trust in…