Philadelphia Police Department plays a vital role in looking after the safety of the general public by enforcing law and reducing the rate of crime. The Philadelphia Police Department aims to work for the safety and security of the citizens of this American city. By seeking the assistance of the common people, the department aims to improve the overall quality of life in the city. The department is committed to the principles of honor, integrity and service, which help it in achieving its goals.
History of Philadelphia Police Department
The origin of the police department can be traced backed to 1663, when Hans Block set up a system of patrol in the Swedish settlement area of Philadelphia. In 1751, the first paid police agency, comprising wardens and constables, was founded by the General Assembly. Post 1850, the police force was strengthened and a police marshal was also appointed. Later many more changes were made in the structure of the police force. With the turn of the 20th century, the department became more diverse and gradually developed into its modern form.
All the separate units of Philadelphia Police Department are modern and upgraded. The units gain from facilities like a crime laboratory, computerized suspect library, an automatic fingerprint identification system, LoJack tracking equipment and Philadelphia Crime Information Center. The department also has a helicopter unit.
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The police department of Philadelphia has grown over the years and currently comprises more than 6,600 officers, about 116 emergency wagons, 405 patrol cars and various auxiliary vehicles for the police. The department is technologically advanced and is equipped with Station KGF587, a radio network with 13 channels. Police officers can stay in touch with the Headquarters of Philadelphia Police Department and other personnel, with the help of the station.
The well-trained and thoroughly experienced, detective bureau of Philadelphia Police Department specializes in criminal investigation. The other units of the department are equally important and are responsible for the significant urban areas of Philadelphia. Due to the efforts of the department the city is ranked one with a very low crime rate.
The Police Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department is Sylvester Johnson, while the First Deputy Commissioner is Pat Giorgio-Fox. There are other deputy commissioners for various departments of Philadelphia Police such as Administration & Technology, Internal Affairs & Gun Control Strategies and Training & Staff Services. All the executive personnel of the Philadelphia Police Department work in unison for implementing and developing various plans and strategies for the proper functioning of the department.
Philadelphia Police Department is trusted by the inhabitants of the city, for its safety programs and other services.
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