Philly voters prioritize crime and split on police funding in mayoral race.

A recent poll conducted by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism/SSRS found that two-thirds of Philadelphians believe the city does not have enough police officers, but residents are divided on whether spending more money on law enforcement would be an effective way to combat crime. The poll also found that public safety is the top issue in the heated campaign for mayor, with nearly 90% of Philadelphians believing that crime should be a top priority for the mayor and elected officials over the next two years. The winner of the race will determine who leads the Police Department and how the city responds to violent crime.