Verdell Johnson
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Although my assignment has changed, the mission remains the same! - Provide our great city with the best police officers possible until I retire! Come join us on a Tuesday or Thursday!
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We mourn the loss of Detective John Druding from our Northwest Detective Division after a battle with cancer yesterday. He was a 46 year old, 19 year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department. Keep his family and co-workers in prayer!
@PhillyPolice
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On Sunday Active Police Officer Glenn Holmes from the 9th District died suddenly at home. This gentle giant with the brilliant smile was only 50 years old and a 27 year veteran of the force. We solicit prayers for his family and extended blue family.
@PhillyPolice
@PPD09Dist
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Sadly on Friday we lost active Police Officer Anthony Griffin from the
@PPD16Dist
due to injuries sustained from a medical emergency a few weeks ago. I solicit prayers for his family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time! He was only 53 and served for 25 years.
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Sadly our agency mourns the loss of Active Police Officer Cynthia Felicetti at the age of 51. She lost a courageous battle with cancer last night after serving for 31 years. Prayers are solicited for her family and those who knew her during this tragic time.
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Awake to the sad news of Active Officer Matthew Conaway passing away to undetermined causes at only 54 years. Matt spent his 27 year career entirely in the 39th District! I supervised him from 2011-2012 as he worked the beat on the 22nd St corridor. A funny man who will be missed
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Last night active strike force officer Brant “Bo” Miles succumbed to the effects of mental illness! 58 years too young with 26 honorable years of service and service to our country as a drill sergeant in the US Army! Prayers for his family, friends, & coworkers!
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Yesterday our agency lost Active Police Officer George Elby after a bout with cancer! This officer spent his entire career (almost 35 years) in the
@PPD12Dist
! We solicit prayers for his family and the men & women of the 12th District!
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Today our agency mourns the loss of Officer Vladimir Maleev who lost a battle with an illness on Friday. Sadly he died at 39 years of age with only 4 years of service! Keep his family, his coworkers
@PPD17Dist
, and our agency in prayer!
@PPDSteveClark
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Sgt Joseph Youse lost a battle with illness earlier today and our agency solicits prayers for his family and co-workers. He was 6 weeks shy of 39 years of service in the PPD and only 62 years of age. He will be missed at the Police Training Center!
@PhillyPolice
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It is with a heavy heart our department lost active officer Pellum Coaxum after a battle with cancer yesterday! He died far too young at 58 years of age and just 4 months short of 33 years of service! Keep his family and co-workers in prayer during this difficult time!
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Our department has a heavy heart this morning with the passing of 47 y/o P/O Erin Tokley to undetermined causes this morning. He was a 24 year veteran assigned to
@PPD12Dist
but spent the bulk of his career in CAU and
@PPD25Dist
. Keep his family in prayer during this solemn time.
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With great sadness we lost Captain Frank Milillo today after a battle with an illness! Frank was 53 years of age & a 31 year veteran who commanded Southwest Detective Division. Prayers are solicited for his family as this terrible year takes another active officer!
@PhillyPolice
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Today we had the opportunity to recognize Police Officer Dorothy Schrader for not 30, 35, but 40 YEARS of dedicated service to the Philadelphia Department. Yes I’ll do the math for you she started in 1980! Congratulations Dottie on this major milestone!
@PhillyPolice
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Last night we lost one of our active bike officers to undetermined causes at this time. Police Officer Tab Ali was 60 years old and a 25 year veteran assigned to the 5th District keep his family in prayers during this sudden and tragic loss!
@PPD05Dist
@PhillyPolice
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This one really hurts me but today we lost active Police Officer Charlene Hailey after a courageous battle with cancer! She was a 27 year veteran assigned to narcotics and only 61 years of age! Always dressed to impress with a nice car! Keep her family in prayer!
@PhillyPolice
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During this most difficult and solemn time, I send prayers to the family of P/O Roman along with the men and women of the 25th District.
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With an extremely heavy heart we lost
@PPDDanMacDonald
to undetermined causes today. The Chief Inspector was 51 years young with 29 years of service, far too young. Please keep his family and our department in prayer during this difficult time.
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Although our city is experiencing chaos the angel of death has not spared our agency. Active Detective Stanley Brown lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday. Stan served the PPD for 28 years and we ask for prayers for his family during this difficult time.
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Our agency lost a great man, 26 year veteran P/O Jerry Torres lost his battle to an undisclosed illness today. Jerry spent many years in the 25th district and most recently at the DA’s office. Keep his family and the PPD in prayer.
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With great sadness our agency lost active Corporal Greg Nicholas assigned to Court Liaison Unit yesterday to unknown causes! Greg wore the badge for 49 years serving the City Of Philadelphia! Rest well Cpl and keep his family, friends, and co-workers in prayer!
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Another devastating blow to the Police Department and Walker family with the tragic loss of Lieutenant James Walker from the Traffic District to an illness. Please keep the family in prayer and our agency during these difficult times!
@PhillyPolice
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Had the opportunity to participate in the memorial for Sgt Robert Wilson! May his sacrifice and memory NEVER be forgotten. Keep the family uplifted in prayer!
@PPD22Dist
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Today our agency mourns the loss of Active Police Sergeant Lonnie Adams after a battle with cancer. Lonnie was a 28 year veteran of the Department and assigned to Central Detective Division . Prayers are asked for his family and extended blue family.
@PhillyPolice
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With great sadness
@PPD09Dist
lost a wonderful man and great commander Lieutenant Joseph Mears last night after a battle with cancer. Keep the Mears family and
@PhillyPolice
in prayer as this is the third Lt in a week lost along with Sgt Bachmayer and Sgt O’Connor last month.
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One of my newly minted police 👮♀️ officers decided to bring the air force squadron for today’s ceremony, the Marine in me had to take a picture! I thank them for their service and him for the dual service!
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Our agency mourns the loss of Active 1st District Officer Michael Baker yesterday to a medical emergency! We solicit prayers for his family, friends, & co-workers after this tragedy ! He was a 47 year old, 25 year veteran.
@PPD01Dist
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On the 2 month anniversary of the loss of Cpl Rosario, it brings me to the loss of so many since this pandemic began for the PPD! Cpl O’Connor, Lt Walker, P/O Novoa, P/O Ali, Capt Milillo, Sgt Youse, P/O Tokley, P/O Maleev, and Cpl Rosario. Keep the family of all in prayer!
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On Saturday our agency suffered a devastating loss with the passing of Active Lieutenant Edward Egenlauf after a brief battle with leukemia. This 40-year veteran served our great city in the Traffic District. I solicit prayers for his family and co-workers in this difficult time.
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On Saturday Police Officer Tasha Keel- Augusta from our Court Liasion Unit passed away suddenly from unknown causes! I ask for prayers for her family and the organization as we deal with the 7th active officer to die in 5 weeks.
@PhillyPolice
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On Saturday our agency lost Active Corporal Deborah Rosario to an illness. She was assigned to our Standards & Accountability unit with 23 years of service and far too young to die at 58 years of age! Keep her family in prayer and co-workers in prayer!
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P/O Ed Sterling a 23-year veteran of the PPD lost his battle to cancer yesterday. Keep his family and his extended blue family in prayer during this difficult time. He is the second officer from our Traffic District to die this month and the 8th active officer to die in 6 weeks.
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Often times people think police officers have no emotions or say that’s what you signed up for! Seeing this empty desk every day without Cpl Rosario is a stark reminder of the preciousness of life and I can only imagine the pain felt by her loved ones. Keeping them in prayer!
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After 40 years an icon of Training will retire his PowerPoint Lt Thomas Clarkson! Congratulations on your upcoming new life! Enjoy it !
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Active Police Officer Jose M Novoa a 27 year veteran from the 9th district lost a battle yesterday to illness. Prayers are solicited for his family and our agency as the angel of death visits the PPD too many times in the past few months.
@PhillyPolice
@PPD09Dist
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After 42 years of service to the PPD and citizens Chief Inspector Michael Cochrane will leave the building on Friday! He has served with dedication, compassion, & empathy and I thank him for always being that calm, confident leader! Enjoy retirement sir and GOD Bless!
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Today we say farewell to Police Officer Robert Wagner Jr after 39 years of service to the City of Philadelphia! Congratulations on a well deserved retirement sir, enjoy your new found family time!
@PhillyPolice
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This beautiful child just wanted to say thank you, hug, and meet the police!
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Today we said happy retirement to a 12th district legend, Richard “Butch” Riddick. This legendary officer and great man gave the police department 30 years of service. I salute him and wish nothing but blessings as he enjoys the fruits of a remarkable career- RETIREMENT!
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I am so proud of my recruits for doing over 6 miles in honor of those heroes who were killed in the line of duty! This class has NEVER ran more than 3 miles but they did this without hesitation! To those runners continuing to D.C. y’all got this!
@PPDRecruitTrng
@PPDSteveClark
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Officer Maritza Mohamad’s retirement marks the end of over 30 years of dedicated service to the Philadelphia Police Department. Her commitment to duty is even more poignant given the tragic loss of her sister, Isabel Nazario, in 2008! Congratulations and enjoy your retirement!
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A prayer vigil for the healing of our city during these difficult times!
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Started this Journey on November 14, 1988 with a group of almost 150 eager young people. 32 years later and there are 44 classmates actively serving. Sadly 8 have gone on to glory! Congratulations Class
#277
!
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Humbled and grateful to receive my 35 year service certificate and plaque . As I enter into the 4th quarter of an amazing career ride for me , I will NEVER lose sight of making my mother proud with all my actions everyday! RIP mom love you forever!
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Today myself and all members of Philadelphia Police Academy Class 277 celebrate 31 years of law enforcement! Congratulations to all my classmates!
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Congratulations to Capt Rodriguez, Sgt Rechner, & Officer Serrano on achieving their 25 year service milestone! Great ceremony by
@PPD25Dist
for these exceptional employees!
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A great, big shout out to
@PPDRozTalley
for doing a fabulous job with the special needs prom! The smiles on everyone’s face speaks volumes! PPD continues to strive for excellence in community engagement!
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Good morning and Happy Wednesday. Today’s run is dedicated to Cpl Osorio-Noble who died on Monday. Enjoy every day because you never know when it’s your last!
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Moments like today make my 33 year career worth every year, hour, minute, and second! Had an opportunity to bring a smile to these Kids at the seed school after receiving donations from the staff at the Police training center and
@foplodge5
! Merry Christmas 🎄
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While grabbing a quick bite to eat these wonderful ladies thanked us for our service! The waitress brought the bill and said it’s taken care of by the same ladies! Just so thankful to be appreciated by the citizens of Philadelphia!
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The raw emotion of leaving a profession that you dedicated over 30 years of your life too! You had an exceptional career P/O Durham and you deserve the accolades from the state senator and state representative!
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Today Father Steven P Wetzel a friend to many police personnel and their families lost a weeks long battle. He ministered to numerous police personnel, like this time with my recruits. Please keep his family and friends in prayer! A true champion of law enforcement gone too soon!
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Mt Zion Baptist Church (50th & Woodland) community day. Recognizing police, fire and military. Great service and food!
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A true rock of training for over 32 years! I can honestly say he trained everyone in the department at some point in their career! Have a long & healthy retirement!
Today, we celebrate a Training Bureau Legend, Lt. Tom Clarkson, on his last day after over 40 years of dedicated service. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement!!
@PPDVJohnson
@PPDSteveClark
@PPDRecruitTrng
@PhillyPolice
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Congratulations to Captain Wheeler on your 25 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. I had the pleasure of supervising this young commander in the
@PPD25Dist
as an officer. To watch him come full circle and command the 25th District is like a proud papa moment!
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Today we say farewell to Sergeant Michael Walton after 40 years of service to the City of Philadelphia! Congratulations on a well deserved retirement sir, enjoy your new found family time!
@PhillyPolice
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Today the Intelligence Bureau placed a plaque in memory of Chief Inspector Daniel Macdonald ! His staff did an amazing job putting this together.
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This kid was going to make me eat some of his cotton candy, whether I wanted to or not! Moments like this make being a police officer special and after 30 years this will NEVER get old!
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It’s been 17 days since the passing of Cpl Debbie but seeing this reminds me daily of the preciousness of life! Police Officers have emotions & feelings too! Keep her family in prayer!
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I want to say thank you to FOP Lodge
#5
from myself and retired P/O Donald McMullinon the donation of a bike to Donnie! Donnie was tragically shot in the line of duty on June 27, 1991and he can no longer drive due to that injury, the bike is his preferred mode of transportation.
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Congratulations to our very own Captain Ernest Ransom for receiving the Barbara McPherson award today from the Philadelphia Coalition for Victim Advocacy! As the Commanding Officer of East Detectives Capt Ransom works tirelessly to ensure crime victims get justice!
@PhillyPolice
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Just want to thank
@PhillyPolice
and
@PPDRecruitTrng
for the fantastic job at my cousin active P/O Vance Manning memorial service on Friday ! The organization and US Army gave him an excellent sendoff after he lost a strong and courageous battle with Leukemia on February 15.
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Congratulations to Captain Brown despite all the challenges from 2020 he managed to show up for duty Every Day! I thank you for the hard work & dedication!
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An excellent job by the 25th district for hosting today’s event in the 100 Block W. Somerset! This area happens to be one of the more distressed sections of the city but the officers take the fun there, giving the residents some hope. Great work to solidify community relations!
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Far too often the fact that employees come in every day for a calendar year without calling out sick is overlooked . I will NEVER forget those who achieve this often slighted milestone. Congratulations all!
@PPDSteveClark
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Congratulations to our newest 34 Bike Patrol Commanders, Supervisors, and Officers. Great job during the 8 day period of instruction.
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Deputy Police Commissioner Robin Wimberly received the 2017 phenomenal woman award from the Mrs Pa & NJ pageant! Congratulations!
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These outstanding men and women from the Phila Police Department received the life saving award today. Their heroic actions saved the life of Police Officer Abdullah after she suffered a cardiac episode. Congratulations to them and we are happy to have P/O Abdullah back at work.
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The best part of my career engaging young minds about their life choices as young men. I hope to have made a small difference in their life! PPD continuing to bridge the gap with the communities we serve.
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So grateful to speak with these 8th graders about police & community relations. A lifelong Philadelphia resident and it’s my actual first time in Camden, unbelievable!
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FOP Lodge
#5
recognized P/O Hartnett for exceptional valor & P/O Green & Kane for helping to save Hartnett's life. Great work!
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It’s wonderful to see Pedro Rosario being honored as Philadelphia’s first Latino Deputy Police Commissioner by our City Council with Councilwoman Quetcy Lozado spearheading this recognition. His commitment to the community, truly deserve this recognition. Congratulations sir.
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Having the hero thrill show on the 20th anniversary of 9-11 when so many first responders paid the ultimate sacrifice is a fitting tribute! Remember all those first responders and citizens that lost their lives on this day 20 years ago and keep their families in prayer!
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Congratulations to our newest Police Instructors. Take the knowledge learned and ensure to impart excellent training to the officers in your respective areas of responsibility!
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Taking the time to thank my team for all the hard work put in everyday! The greatest commanders in the Philadelphia Police Department!
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Captain Robin Wimberly is awarded commander of the year by the Fraternal Order of Police! Well deserved!
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It warms my heart ❤️ to see the
@PPD24Dist
take some fun to one of our more challenging neighborhoods- 1900 E. Somerset! A fantastic job by them under the leadership of Captain Rosario to improve police 👮♀️ & community relations!
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Today’s adventure was coffee with Captain John Wilczynski who is turning the badge in for a fishing rod after 37 years of service! Congratulations and enjoy the civilian life!
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PPD lost a caring and compassionate community relations officer that served the citizens of
@PPD39Dist
tirelessly and selfishly. Congratulations on retirement!
Many thanks to Officer Joe Lukaitis for decades of service to the City of Philadelphia!
@PPDJoeLukaitis
will truly be missed and was always there for the community!! Best wishes, Joe!!!!!
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Southwest Police Commanders being awarded with 2016 Perfect Attendance Certificates! Job well done, leading from the front!
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I want to take a moment to thank Apostle Jones from the Police Clergy for offering words of encouragement to our officers during these chaotic times this morning!
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Sending a heartfelt thank you for the past 35 years of friendship, leadership, and guidance to
@PPDRWimberly
as she has worked her last day with the PPD. With 40 years of City Service of which 35 has been with the PPD - congratulations on reaching the retirement zone!!!
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Oorah to all my fellow hard chargers and thank you for making this the greatest country in the world!
#HappyBirthdayMarines
!
Today, we celebrate our heritage and honor the sacrifices of those who fought before us.
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I had an amazing time engaging with the kids from “I AM”. Always nice to interact and converse with young minds about making proper decisions as they navigate through their teenage years!
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A truly humbling experience to graduate a class dedicated to one of my police academy classmates. Congratulations Class 391 and GOD Bless the entire Montijo family!
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Definitely sending prayers to the families of the fallen and to our brothers and sisters in blue!
#senselessviolencemustend
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Come be a part of our law enforcement team! Get those applications in before March 18!
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Congratulations to P/O Wilcox as she retires after serving 34 years with the department! She also has the distinction of being the first female dirt bike officer! May GOD Bless you with a long, healthy, and joyful retirement! Thank you for your service!
@PPDVJohnson
@PPD16Dist
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Had an excellent opportunity to engage with the 5th graders about issues relating to gun violence! Police Officer Dr. Sequitta Adams and myself enjoyed this discourse and hopefully the kids gained insight into making better decisions as they approach their teen years.
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C.W. Henry class had move up day and invited the recruits who helped during that horrific bus accident on May 15!
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I want to send a hearty congratulations to Mrs Martha Featherstone for receiving the Lucien E. Blackwell award. This 90+ years woman is still active in the Southwest Philly community and has been for over 50+ years.
@PPD12Dist
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City council gave P/O Jesse Hartnett a citation today in recognition of his extreme valor! Awesome tribute!
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Deliverance Evangelistic Church welcomed the PPD today to Sunday Service!
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Northwestern University graduated the 457 session of School of Police Staff & Command! They gave over 6K to the family of Andy Chan and the same to make a wish foundation for a child to experience a dream. They exemplify true law enforcement professionals.
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Class
#380
completed a rigorous 8 day bike course and will now embark on the next phase - East Police Division.
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Had another enjoyable time, watching the police & community interact on a truly positive vibe!! The 19th District did a good job with their fun day!!
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Congratulations to P/O Durham as she enters into retirement! Her work family celebrated her on the last day of work. A true professional police officer has left the force!
@PPD18Dist
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Despite the ongoing pandemic I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage young minds. These 7th graders from the Baldi school had interesting questions and views on Police & community relations! The best part of my 33 year career speaking to our countries future leaders!
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This was one of cutest things EVER when this precious child asked for my autograph at the Hero Thrill Show! Proud to be Philly PD!
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Had the opportunity to participate at a great event sponsored by getthemaxoutoflife, freeway, and Alshon Jeffery. Surprised shoppers with a gift card to pay their grocery bill! Awesome gesture during these trying times!
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