William McKenna, Michael Mckenna, and Raymond Carnation, (the "Courageous Three") reported discrimination and corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department. After reporting these very serious incidents of police misconduct they were all fired for non-criminal administrative charges. A Federal Jury (NOS 03-1465 and NOS 03-11473) ruled the Philadelphia Police Department retaliated against them because they had reported serious incidents of corruption and discrimination. Why did these courageous police officers receive termination instead of accolades? Every member of the Philadelphia City Council was contacted in order to solicit their response to this outrageous treatment of honorable and courageous police officers.