Police Department

02:45 PM, 09/28/2009

Just as poor 5th District response
The 5th District is also a fairly easy beat, yet the police here can't be bothered to write tickets for obvious noise, disorderly, and parking violations. If the police expect the public to support their every whim and pay/benefit demand, then they need to be doing a better job of showing ordinary citizens what they are getting for all those tax dollars. For every hero cop killed in the line of duty, there are 100 of desk jockeys and do-nothing patrol officers who can't be bothered for anything that's not an emergency. Aside from the lack of enforcement, every one of those skipped actions represents lost revenue for the city. The cost of a noise violation is what - $300 or more? How many of those tickets are actually written and enforced? Sorry, they're not getting any support from me if they want more pay and better benefits. They wanna see the money, they better show me the work.

Posted by jhchang

03:17 PM, 09/28/2009

Not enough cops, not enough enforcement
We simply need more cops in the city, and we need the police administration to figure out how to enforce the laws they have on the books. They also need to push for city council to write some laws that shield them for all the civil trappings that thugs love to use in their defense. Honestly, I'd like to see the cops have MORE power when it comes to enforcing laws. Funny how cops won't go after dudes on ATVs, and other thugs that cause a loud ruckus at night, but will go after me making a semi-illegal right turn at a light. And, call for back-up with 5 other patrol cars to give me a ticket. I don't blame them... I'm sure called that backup because of new procedures, and policies. I just wish they could get their priorities straight, and that comes from the top. So 2 stars out of 5 for a backwards administration, and ridiculous policies.

Posted by gtown_teach

08:58 PM, 09/28/2009

Arrested for driving my own stolen truck
So while living in Northern Liberties (26th District) my truck was stolen from the parking lot of Bodine school at 4th and George Street. All my tools were taken and if you see a right angle drill at a flee market with the name “Cieri” on it, I suggest you buy it, it is almost new. So I reported it stolen and went out looking for it, a couple hours latter I found it around the corner at 5th and Berks. I called 9/11 and waited for the cop to come, he was there for about 5 minutes asked me if I could figure out how to drive it away- the steering column was hacked up- and told me I could drive it away, which I did. A month latter I am driving on 95North at 730AM on my way to work when I get pulled over and arrested. Someone never reported the recovery of the truck and now I was going down for it. I was handcuffed and taken to the State Trooper barracks and my truck was towed. Over the next two hours the Troopers and Philly Detectives used a special Department of Homeland Security supercomputer to reach the conclusion that the guy who filled out the stolen vehicle report obviously didn’t steal the car (it is register in my dad’s name if you wondering about that). So I was let go with some sincere sympathies and a receipt for the $110 tow, which I had to pay in order to get my truck back. The Troopers just kept saying, “typical Philly.” When I got to the 26th, they seemed baffled and finally gave up on figuring it out. One cop walked outside and filled out a report and gave it to me promising this would straighten everything out if I was pulled over again. I believe the report just said that my truck was recovered right then, at the police station- for sake of convenience. I asked about reimbursement for the tow and they said I could sue the city. I hope this doesn't turn me into one of those people who say ‘typical Philly.’

Posted by JoeBlo.org

12:07 AM, 09/29/2009

They do there job most of the time in a city ruled by corruption
I have lived throughout my life in the 2nd,25,26 and 35 districts since the day I was born.The police do there job,It is us citizens that don't do our job to make sure we elect honest politicians.Politicians who have the moral fiber to lead instead of following other corrupt leaders.Police officers don't do more for there afraid to step out of the system and be alive to deal with consequences of that decision. There is always a way to help an honest citizen but can that cop survive the corruption backlash.I call the 2nd&35 regularly to thank them if some police action takes place near me.My ex fiancee is on a police advisory committee for the 25th so she thanks them too.If we want something better than we have to vote for it instead of coming at cops for your gong to lose.The towtruck auto yards get there contracts from elected officials and if we make enough of a stink they will give you back your money.The city towed my mother's van and it got hit by Orthodox Auto who swore they would not pay for the full repair.We complained and they payed so don't be discouraged and complain to the city law department plus the Inspector General office.We don't complain to the right people and that is why some cops do things they shouldn't do to the public.Or are afraid to go the extra mile for a non family member so don't blame them,Blame yourself and complain to the right authorities.

Posted by Jose483

05:19 AM, 09/29/2009

It is what it is
Just like any other workers, you have some good cops and some bad. You have some who try to do the best job they can and some who are just passing time. Some really do want to serve and protect and some get off on the power trip. Now toss in the fact that people cry when ever higher taxes are mentioned and you get a shimking workforce trying to handle an increasing workload. Part of the problem is also the rising cost of healthcare and a strong union which is unwilling to give back what it thinks its members deserve. You can't cut income without also cuttung outflow. Lower taxes combined with higher costs(healthcare, pensions, etc) per cop means less cops to do the job of enforcing laws for an expanding population. The same arguement holds for fire fighters, safety inspecters, food and health inspecters, etc. We have to decide soon if we want the services or the extra happy meal a week we get from tax cuts.

Posted by B Vernon

05:54 AM, 09/29/2009

Re:
Police radio prioirtizes calls that come out over the air. Officers don't pick which ones they will answer up on. Second, police radio dispatches cars to back up on traffic stops. Lastly, writing a ticket does not mean it will ever be paid. Thus, it's deterent factor is almost non-existent in most areas. Arrested for driving my own truck, you should have been issued a ticket for parking on school district property (illegal parker) and not the street so I guess the tow cost is breaking even.

Posted by NEAST

01:56 PM, 09/29/2009

COPS
It takes a special person to deal with some of the low life people that are taking over the streets and some of the men and women in blue succumb to the street mentality.I applaud and give my support to all those that try to bring this city under control.

Posted by slotr55

04:58 PM, 09/29/2009

Pedestrian Safety
This is not directed at the police enforcement, just a plea--I know there is a lot more on their plate right now. I live within the 45 to 50th blocks above Baltimore and I am consistently being cut off by cars as I walk across cross-walks. The other night I was almost hit by a car that sped through the stop-sign AFTER I began to walk. I am getting to the point where I feel unsafe crossing even if a car lets me. Could someone please enforce the rules regarding pedestrians in crosswalks?

Posted by joegetzoff

09:56 AM, 09/30/2009

Blood on your hands
Legendary corruption and rogue police. Including a dim witted high school dropout commissioner named Rizzo who's IQ was equal to his waist size. How much blood on his hands ?

Posted by cheneyissatan

05:33 PM, 10/02/2009

NEAST -reply
I guess that paragraph was addressing a bunch of posts? You missed on my portion of your grand edict. Wrong that the tow charge is breaking even and it was parked in a school lot in the middle of the summer, which if somehow illegal is certainly tolerated.

Posted by JoeBlo.org

10:19 AM, 10/05/2009

Professionalism?
I walk around City Hall area and see the boys and girls in blue drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes while in uniform. In a city that is tarnished with a corrupt reputation need we add to it with these types of slovenly behavior?

Posted by frankgaffney

08:33 AM, 10/07/2009

Cell Phone Ban - While Driving
City Council recently passed legislation making it illegal to use a cell phone to talk or text while driving. Police will begin issuing warnings in November and will begin handing out fines in December. I feel this is long overdue as we should all be aware of how distracting these devices are, which brings me to my rant. Who is going to stop the Police from using their cell phones? I can't count how many times I've seen an officer on the phone while on patrol and as for this new law applying to them I have my doubts since most other laws which apply to normal motorists never seem to apply to them , such as stop signs and red lights.

Posted by Darter576

05:54 PM, 11/09/2009

Never Come
When my neighbors have a loud party the police never come. When my neighbors decide to have a barbaque on their rooftop, no deck, with an open flame, no cops. When someone breaks into my house and assaults me for asking them to stop smoking on my elderly neighbors stoop, cops comes and says it would be a waste of my time to file charges, even though the thug kicked in my front door and gave me bruises. The cop just laughed it off as a mind your own business learning lesson. Go figure.

Posted by FishtownYo

12:21 PM, 11/12/2009

Thanks, Now I'm Safe ...
Last Saturday at approximately nine at night my graduate hospital apartment, located in the 17th police district, was robbed. Some one (or ones) entered my window off my side balcony, grabbed a video game system, complete with games and accessories, and left. Realizing what happened, my roommates and I soon called the police. They arrived fairly quickly, politely told us they couldn’t do anything, filed a report, and left. “A detective might call.” The officer told me, his tone suggesting that they would not. They didn’t. The following Wednesday, again at roughly nine at night, someone(s) (re)entered, this time through a window off our top level deck. While my two roommates watched TV maybe twenty feet away, the perpetrator grabbed a laptop and a wallet and hurried out. Again Philadelphia’s Finest arrived quickly, again they took a cursory look at the scene and again they politely shrugged their shoulders. This time, however, they had new advice: “get yourself some guns.”

Posted by James_Beale

12:43 AM, 11/15/2009

Get yourself a Gun
Good advice James Beale. Get one, but make sure to get a permit, so you can keep it on your person.

Posted by gtown_teach

10:07 AM, 01/22/2010

Blue LIght Special
The Police Camera at Cottman Ave. and Frankford Ave. is lowering my property value and preventing my friends and family from wanting to visit me.

Posted by explortainment

12:13 PM, 02/04/2010

Inexperienced Officers
Hey "explortainment", if your friends won't visit you because of a Traffic Camera posted on Cottman & Frankford Ave. then maybe they are the reason for the cameras in the first place. As for Police Response, I believe it is poor and results are not satisfactory due to a large number of younger officers responding who don't really know what to do. I have called for loud parties in my neighborhood (5th.District) and two of my neighbors are officers. When the Police arrive they have a few words with them and leave. Nothing is resolved. I believe a veteran Officer would end the party right then and there so he won't have to return 4 more times. There is a shortage of Veteran Policemen to teach the young pups how to handle such situations and we all suffer through their growing pains.

Posted by V7110

02:16 PM, 02/04/2010

Friday the 13th at the 15th Dist.
After joining the Army just weeks after my 17th birthday in 1977, I retired after 20 years of service in 1997 with the assistance of the VA I obtained my Bachelor degree from a college in Oklahoma, and then deciding to move back to Philly in 2005. On Friday July 13, '07 my car was hit by a N.J. driver who was driving reckless and erratic as he cut in front of me and kept going. I stopped at the next traffic light behind this driver and checked the damage, then called 911 from my cell. While I was on the phone with the 911 operator this African driver aggressively approached me, following me as I was attempting to create space between us. Once I hung up with 911 I was taking pictures with my cell of this drivers tags in case he drove off prior to the police arriving, again he was being very aggressive and in my face. I had a license to carry, and felt threaten by his behavior and retrieved 9mm from my vehicle and put it in the holster on my hip and waited. When officer Ruddy arrived on the scene this driver lied and stated that I pointed my weapon and threaten him. All of this was witnessed who was interviewed and confirmed my story, end of story...not by a long shot. Officer Ruddy stated that any incidents involving a weapon had to be investigated by a detective at the 15th, but because I had a witness I would be OK. In comes detective Malinka Bragg. While in a holding cell at the 15th Det. Bragg appeared with my cell phone and ordered my to delete the pictures I had taken of the accident. I did, she reviewed them, said she was satisfied and walked away. Later that night I was charged with a bunch of trumped up charges. Out on bail the next day I obtained a lawyer: Louis Salvino and prepared for trial, when it was discovered that my witness information was missing. I filed a complaint against detective Bragg with Internal Affairs who conducted an investigation. After which a hearing was to be held at the "round house." To my surprise detective Bragg plead guilty prior to the start of the hearing and was formally disciplined. End of story...not quite. Detective Bragg guilty plead was after my trial. A trial that lasted all of about 15 minutes. A trial where all the evidence was in my favor, to include a copy of the 911 tape showing this person as the aggressor bias judge Thomas F. Gehret found me guilty, and sentenced me to 24 months probation.

Posted by TooMuchB_S

10:42 AM, 02/14/2010

RE: IT IS WHAT IT IS....
THE POLICE OFFICERS TODAY NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED DEEPER BEFORE THEY ARE HIRED. THEY CANNOT WORK IN THE DISTRICT THEY LIVE IN BUT THEY CAN WORK IN A DISTRICT THEY ONCE LIVED IN WHICH IS CRAZZZY... THIS GIVES THE OFFICER A CHANCE TO BE ON THE SIDE OF THE CRIMINAL BY MAKING NO ARRESTS AFTER A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED-- BECAUSE THE OFFICER IS A COUSIN OR CLOSE FRIEND..WHEN AN OFFICER TELLS A CRIMINAL, DON'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE I AM WORKING WITHXX AND WILL HAVE TO ARREST YOU, THAT IS AN INJUSTICE TO THE WHOLE POLICE FORCE.. OFFICERS NEED TO DISCLOSE EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD THEY HAVE LIVED IN AND NOT ALLOWED TO WORK IN THAT POLICE DISTRICT....

Posted by bigchic

12:36 PM, 02/19/2010

Driving & Cell Phones
I thought the Police Department was supposed to come down on cell phone users for driving while using a cell phone. If the City wants to get out of the deficit put a plain clothes cop on 11th & Oregon and I guarantee, with the fines he/she gives out, the City will be back in shape in no time. These people are arrogant and just don't get it! They don't care!! I lost count on the number of times I've almost been hit while crossing the street, by someone driving and talking on a cell phone! And, they look at me like I did something wrong! DON'T USE YOUR CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING YOUR CAR!!! What don't you get about being safe. Don't you like being safe? I like being safe, my family likes being safe. May God protect you because the person you're talking to on that cell phone can't do a damn thing for you but get you in trouble!

Posted by Philawitch

05:19 AM, 03/11/2010

Educational training
When you enter the police academy, you receive good training. Whe you hit the districts, it's "forget what they told you" mentalities. The police force is in dire need of continuous training, and I mean regularly. The do it my way's must be weeded out, and fast.

Posted by FJG JR

07:12 AM, 03/12/2010

Parking Enforcement Fail
The fifth district is a pretty quiet one crime-wise, so could we get a little enforcement of parking regulations? I'm thinking specifically about people who park a car in their driveway and then another behind is so that it blocks the sidewalk. The Vally Ave section of Roxborough is full of these. I count four or five each day just walking 3 blocks to the bus! I have to walk in the street to get around them even though there are usually legal street parking spots a half block away or less. Worst of all is the PennDOT pickup truck that parks on the sidewalk in front of someone's house almost every night and the city Dept of Public Property van on the sidewalk in front of another house just down the block.

Posted by Valley Twin

06:51 PM, 03/22/2010

Mixed Bag
I feel a little bad bagging on these guys because they sometimes do a decent and thankless job (South St. flash mob incident could have been way worse), but there are too many beat-downs and shake-downs documented for me to give a positive rating. Think about all the stuff that probably never makes it to the Inquirer. I called 911 once because a guy was smoking crack ON MY STOOP. I was told an officer would be by, but none ever showed. That, plus lack of foot patrols and the non-enforcement of small stuff like cars in bike lanes, bikes on sidewalks, and cell phone driving make me feel like there is lots of room for improvement.

Posted by keystone73

08:10 PM, 04/02/2010

Illegal dirt bikes terrorizing Point Breeze
Ever since the weather started warming, there has been a pack of young adults on illegal dirt bikes and 3-wheelers racing through our neighborhood recklessly with no end. They have no license plates, aren't wearing helmets, do 'wheelies' all the way down our block, run red lights & stop signs and race around moving vehicles. I've called the Police 3 times and I don't see an end to it. All they have to do is sit at the corner of 22nd or 23rd & Dickinson and wait. They come through on the bikes every 10-20 minuteson weekends and early evenings. Sometimes one at a time, somtimes as many as 7 at once. Nevermind the flashmobs. This is far more dangerous. Please make this an important story for the sake of the many good people of Point Breeze. We deserve a safe neighborhood as much as Rittenhouse does. Thank you Point Breeze

Posted by kliffee

01:40 AM, 04/04/2010

POLICE 4 WHAT...
I CALLED THE THIRD DIST. TO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT A SHOOTING THAT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN... TWO FEMALE OFFICERS HUNG UP ON ME AND WERE VERY RUDE!! I HAVE THEIR NAMES... WHEN I CALLED AGAIN A MAN ANSWERED THE PHONE.. I HAVE HIS LAST NAME TOO... HE WAS PLAYIN ALONG WITH THEM... I TOLD HIM SETH WILLIAMS WILL HAVE MY COMPLAINT MON. MORNING..BECAUSE I WORK AT THE DA'S OFFICE..15YRS.. I TOLD THE MAN MY WHOLE NAME.!@!.. THIS IS A DISGRCE!!!!!!!... THEY R A JOKE... I TOLD 2 OF THEM I WORK AT THE DA'S OFFICE AND I WILL BE WRITING A LETTER ABOUT THEM....THEY WERE SOOO RUUDE.. BUT I'M TRYING TO HELP MY NEIGHBORHOOD!!! THE POLICE R A JOKE!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by bigchic

04:20 AM, 04/29/2010

Minor Accidents
This just in--Philadelphia police will no longer be required to wear uniforms to work or to report to the station at the start of their shift. They may now go directly to the donut shop of their choice, or any I-95 underpass, but they must sit there for at least an hour or two before knocking off work.

Posted by Delaware Jim

12:58 PM, 05/06/2010

I would give them a zero
I would give them a zero. There completely useless. My fiancee who is an epileptic and lives at 6152 edmund st has been physically and verbally assualted by her next door neighbor at 6154 for the last for years. it happened again the other night on may 4th 2010. she was physically and verbally assaulted and the cops came talked to her then went and laughed and joked around with the thugs that did this and proceeded to leave as they always do. we have gone downtown spent money to file charges got the paperwork. This didnt deter them as they proceeded to harass and assault her and vandalize her property at will. The cops come treat my girlfriend who has never been arrested in her life like a criminal, then they go to next door to the thugs house laugh and joke around with them, give my girlfriend a dirty look then proceed to leave. She has been taking seizure more frequently due to fear and stress. Well IM off on friday the the 7th and if those people arent out of that house by 1 pm then im gonna take care of them myself im prepared for a blood bath. I also demand a refund for the money i've spent to file charges against these thugs, since the PPD has done nothing about these charges. Cops and thug drug dealers in philly are one and the same. The cops wont protect an epileptic women from thugs who openly sell drugs in front of the home they rent. My girlfriend is a property owner and its obvious that law abiding citizens like her are not wanted in this, especially by the useless cops at Levick St station.

Posted by mike46

12:25 PM, 05/18/2010

Neighbors steal lumber from construction site
A house is going up on my block and 2 nights in a row I've witnessed and even videotaped neighbors stealing lumber from the site and bringing it into their houses.

Posted by kliffee

02:10 PM, 05/19/2010

Police can't stop illegal dirtbikes/4wheelers?
How come the Police Department isn't trying to catch the pack of creeps racing unlicensed dirtbikes & 4wheelers through Point Breeze? They aren't even trying to catch them. Why do I pay taxes?

Posted by kliffee

02:17 PM, 05/25/2010

State police to use aircraft to nab speeders
What a great way to nab those hooligans that are racing illegal dirt bikes & 4-wheelers through Point Breeze every night and all weekend.

Posted by kliffee

11:34 AM, 06/22/2010

Poor recruiting
The department is a DISGRACE. Even much smaller metros require age 21, and 2 years of college or 2 years of military service with an honorable discharge for police recruits. here you can be 18 years old with a 9th grade reading level and get into the department. The quality of recruits is poor, no thorough background checks, limited psych evaluations, and the arcane residency requirement keeps many quality people from even applying. The entire department is a disgrace.

Posted by intelliwoman

07:18 PM, 06/23/2010

3 home invasions on my block sat
At least 2 of my neighbors homes had attempted breakins on sat morning about 4:30am. The criminals actually got into one of my neighbors house as he slept. He is an 89yo retired police officer. They stole things inside, including money and then took his car keys and stole his car. They were looking into my backyard but decided against it as I have security lights, bars, etc. Thought someone might care.

Posted by kliffee

10:30 AM, 07/14/2010

2nd district officers real heroes not corrupt cowards on the take
Lastnight after 10pm on the 6500 block of Horrocks, I witnessed a male chase other males with gun in hand down down horrocks and turned on Unruh towards Souder street then I lost sight of them.I ran inside &dialed 911 so the second district Cavalry can resond,It seemed that within the minute they responded.I always give them their props when I can&even spoke to their LT last year after a shooting to give them credit.There are badcops in other parts of the city,But it would be hard to imagine that a streetcop from 2nd come have time to be bad. They are fewer in numbers these days are always seem to be ready to jump into trouble for us citizens.I am thankful to live in the 2nd district because of them.

Posted by gotawaythanks2Sethwilliams

04:11 PM, 07/16/2010

2nd cavalry out in force again
Like I said before&I will say it again. I am thankful that there are so many officers that are proud to jumpout there&get into trouble for us citizens in this district.There is a growing tide of badguys&gals but the 2nd Cavalry seems ready to pounce.I heard some noise&open my door to see like 10 police officers arresting 1person.They were so quiet I didn't know there were that many outside&I think my block is getting the message.This isn't north philly&these officers aren't playing or compromised in anyway.They were ready to take on the block and all I can say,God bless you people.Once a neighborhood descends into hell like the allegheny&Kensington area did.It's hard to come back as the shooting of officer Livewell shows,That area has been devastated.I pray that Castor Gardens never becomes that dangerous or the new Badlands.

Posted by gotawaythanks2Sethwilliams

07:58 AM, 07/21/2010

2nd district officers "real heroes"
Wake up gotawaythanks2sethwilliams and take off the blinders! The "bad cops" in your area of Castor Gardens just haven't come to light yet. Bad cops are every where in the city. Didn't that area recently have a cop put his gun to the head of a young woman in a store that was caught on tape, after a minor fender bender she had with his coward son, whatever happened in that case anyway? The "real heroes" are the cops who work in internal affairs like Lt. Lee who clean up the bad cops, or at lease keep them on their toes.

Posted by TooMuchB_S

01:30 PM, 08/09/2010

Fake Cops
I have an idea that Chief Ramsey could use to weed out bad cops. 1. Random drugs & Alcohol screening by I.A.D and over seen by DA office. 2. Random Polygraph screening. If he or she fail or refuses to be screened take away gun and place on desk duty indefinitely, assign to a P.A.L center or other duty away from interaction with the general public where a gun may be needed. 3. Place dash cameras in patrol cars.

Posted by TooMuchB_S

09:48 AM, 08/25/2010

You Have NO Idea
The problem is, 95% of the comments that I read here- have NO IDEA what goes on in the Police Department. When the Police do their job, people complain. When police don't do exactly what the complainant request, a complaint is made. My favorite was the post about Mayor Rizzo. GET OVER IT ALREADY and stop living in the past. A better police dept will only happen when the citizens start getting involved. Start caring about your neighbor. Stop looking the other way. Be a witness, instead of always stating "I don't want to get involved". Yes, this might require you going to court. It is your duty as a good neighbor and citizen of Philadelphia. STOP pointing the finger and get involved ! And for the post "I would give them a zero" by Mike46, I would like to know exactly what you think the cops should do in a situation like this. Please do not tell me, take your word for it because you called "911" and go to the neighbors house and illegally kick their door in, beat them up and illegally arrest them. No thanks, I want to keep my job. All that can be done, WAS done (a report was taken). But, as I stated earlier - It was not what you wanted so therefore a complaint is made.

Posted by the Thin Blue Line

03:05 PM, 08/25/2010

Police Parking
Here is my rant about the first district... everytime I drive by the police officers personal cars are parked illegally everywhere blocking the sidewalks, parked on the sidewalk blocking the firehydrant on both sides. It is out of control, disabled people have to go into the street to get around because the officers refuse to walk a little way! Please Investigate This... It's a major saftey issue for disabled people!

Posted by luke4_18

11:52 AM, 09/01/2010

24th District is letting a war happen on Tulip St.
The 2900 block of Tulip St. in Port Richmond sits across the street from Jones Middle School and is one of the most drug infested, gun toting, fighting blocks in the city. Everyday several fights break out. Sometimes guns are brought out, other times homemade weapons come into play. There are druggies walking up and down the street all day every day going to the same house to buy drugs. And when the cops are called, they don't do anything other than say, "the next time we come out someone is going to jail". But that never happens, no one is ever arrested and within an hour they are right back to fighting and selling drugs. The police need to make their presence known on that block, they need to protect the innocent families on that block that can't afford to move, they need to protect the students who will be starting school soon. After all, doesn't a "Drug Free School Zone" mean anything in Philadelphia? Because that is not what you get on Tulip St., hey the kids can pick up their crack after class on Tulip! I call the police several times a day and they always take their sweet time responding. Children are being jumped in the middle of the street and they don't show up till after it's finished and the child is on the way to the hospital. We NEED help on the 2900 block of Tulip St. but the 24th District just doesn't care.

Posted by parmleyse

12:30 AM, 09/28/2010

35TH Officers heroes again, Truly a district of heroes.
What can be said of the professional actions taken by these officers who respond within time to make a difference for the lives of us citizens.Just keep going and hopefully the Mayor 1day will bestow the district with personal letters of thanks. The 35th does this city proud.

Posted by gotawaythanks2Sethwilliams

01:49 PM, 10/12/2010

REPORT PHILA FBI WRONGDOING / PHILA DA FAILS TO ASSIST ME?
I AM LIVING ESSENTIALY "HOMELESS" BECAUSE THE CITY OF PHILA HAS FAILED TO ASSIST ME! I HAVE PROVIDED OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE OF PHILA FBI CORRUPTION! ZANE MEMEGER SE PA DOJ & SETH WILLIAMS PHILA DA BOTH HAVE FAILED TO PROVIDE ME WITH FED WIT. PROTECTION! PLEASE SEE MY PUBLISHED REPORTS GOOGLE SEARCH: 1) AG CASE# 200706634 / CONGRESS.ORG 2) REP. SESTAK ADVISES FBI OVERSIGHT / CNN I-REPORT SINCERELY, RICHARD MILLS - VICTIM OF CRIME

Posted by RichMills2010

10:37 PM, 10/15/2010

RUDE OFFICERS AT THE 3RD DISTRICT
I CALLED THE 3RD DISTRICT ABOUT MY SONS GPS GOING OFF.. HE IS NOT IN THE AREA AND IS NOT ALLOWED DOWN HERE. I EXPLAINED THIS TO OFFICER BETTINGER WHO ANSWERED THE TELEPHONE. I TOLD HER I HAVE 3 CARDS WITH PHONES NUMBERS AND NO ONE IS ANSWERING. SHE GOT SMART WITH ME. I TOLD HER YOU ARE NOT GOING TO TALK TO ME ANY WAY YOU WANT TO I AM NO DISRESPECTING YOU IN ANY WAY, CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT DISTRICT IS(GAVE HER THE ADDRESS) SHE HUNG UP ON ME. I WALKED TO 11TH & WHARTON,TONITE, 30 MIN. AGO. OFFICER SIMMONS #1222 AT THE WINDOW, I ASKED FOR THE PERSON IN CHARGE. SHE ASKED ME WHAT WAS THE PROBLEM, I TOLD HER, SHOWED HER THE CARDS I HAD.. TOLD HER OFFICER BETTINGER HUNG UP ON ME. SHE TOLD ME SHE PUT ME ON HOLD, BECAUSE SHE SAW HER PICK UP THE PHONE 2 TIMES. I ASKED HER DO YOU THINK I WOULD WALK OVER HER FOR NOTHING. SHE'S TELLING ME TO CALM DOWN. I SAID CALM DOWN, SHE HUNG UP ON ME..A LADY GOT UP FROM HER DESK AND WALKED OFF.. I SAID I BET THAT'S HER, SHE WOULD'VE NEVER THOUGHT THAT I WOULD COME HER AND RAISE HELL... OFFICER SIMMONS NEVER GAVE ME THE NAME OF THE PERSON IN CHARGE.. TOLD ME MY SONS GPS HAD A MALFUCTION.. OK.. FINE... WHER IS THE BOSS.. OFFICER BETTINGER HUNG UP ON ME AND SHOULD HAVE GAVE ME THE DISTRICT WHERE MY SON WAS STAYING. BETTER YET SHE NEVER GAVE ME A CAPTAIN'S NAME, SGT. NAME OR LT. NAME... SHE WAS COVERING UP FOR HER CO-WORKER AND TRIED TO MAKE ME LOOK LIKE A MANIAC...I COULD'VE BEEN IN MY BEDDD... BUT NO I CAME TO MAKE A POINT AND OFFICER SIMMONS COVERED FOR HER CO-WORKER.. SHE NEVER TOLD ME ANYBODY'S NAME.. I TOLD HER I WORK AT THE DA'S OFFICE AND WILL GET THE NAMES. I ASKED HER FOR THE CAPTAIN'S NAME.. SHE DIDN'T KNOW IT. WHAT A JOKE... THESES OFFICERS ARE SOOOOOO RUDE!!!!!!!!

Posted by bigchic

04:21 PM, 11/29/2010

Bicycle law enforcement
Any chance the police in Center City can actually do something about bicycles riding on sidewalks and running redlights? It was nice to have some enforcement on the subject about a year ago from the police, which lasted for all of 1 week. Nothing has changed though.

Posted by tyler11

11:02 AM, 12/06/2010

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Posted by RichMills2010

07:13 PM, 12/11/2010

Glad the 2nd aren't Sops(Secretaries on patrol)
Well I am glad to wake up in the morning and see a ticket on somebody's car since it's not mine. They use to get me too, But I am glad to see aggressive officers(AOs) driving or bike riding by. Officers who would chase a shooter like officer Kevin Gorman did and not be some SOP. A sop only use is to write police reports and don't want to catch anymore criminals if they ever have in their career. Thank you officer Kevin Gorman,officer Kevin Livewell and the AOs of the 2nd district. You help me subside my fears that were going to have a drug corner open on my block. I use to live in the 25th and have walked thru the blood of someone who had been killed the night before. Prayer to God and AOs are the only real defense once major drug dealers want to sell in your area. Merry Christmas officers and may your families continue to enjoy your presence and love.

Posted by JoseDeLeon

09:45 AM, 12/29/2010

Glad the 24district officers caught those robbers.
Those 3 robbers from Kentucky were fully armed with 5 guns in the car. I am glad the 24 didtrict officers were on their toes and avoided harm to themselves in apprehending them. Thank you for a job well done.

Posted by JoseDeLeon

09:43 AM, 10/05/2011

HAVE BEEN CALLING 911 FOR 3 WEEKS AND NOT ONE COP HAS YET TO SHOW
What is a hard working, tax payer to do? There are not many tax payers left in this city but I'm one of them that pays for their salaries and benefits, so why can't I get use of this public service that I pay for? I live in the 15th district and need an officer to take just 5 minutes out of their day to ticket a number of illegally parked vehicles in a fire lane, blocking entry to residents homes and garages in order for them to be towed. Tow companies can no longer just tow an illegally parked vehicle unless it is ticketed. I need an officer to come and ticket these vehicles and the only way to do so is by dialing 911. I have been doing so for several weeks now, several times a day. Not one officer has shown up. I've gone to the district directly and e-mailed them, they refer me to 911. Apparently cops will only show up if your laying dead in a street otherwise they are not to be bothered.

Posted by Mr. Chris