Kada Scott’s death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia’s policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported.
Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, naming the municipal courts, sheriff’s office, district attorney’s office and police department in the legislation.
On Oct. 4, Scott, 23, disappeared from her workplace at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill. Her remains were found two weeks later at the vacant Ada Lewis Middle School in East Germantown after an anonymous tip was submitted to police…