Kevin J. Bethel

The Official Twitter Account of @PhillyPolice Commissioner Kevin J. Bethel

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Early this morning, two of our officers were shot in West Philadelphia. Please pray for them and their families. The suspect is in custody. To our officers and their families: we are with you, every step of the way.

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[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

School safety is a shared responsibility. I’m opening the Education to Action: Connected & Protected Summit on Oct. 8. Educators, law enforcement, mental health professionals and community partners must work together to prevent crises and help every child feel safe!

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Today was a proud day for @PhillyPolice . We honored dozens of our members with the Department’s Merit Award - recognizing the initiative, perseverance and commitment they bring to this work. To each of you: thank you for showing up for our city and for one another!

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Today marks 1,000 days of @PhillyMayor Cherelle L. Parker’s administration - and an opportunity to reflect on Philly's public-safety progress and the work ahead.

As of Sept. 25, YTD:
⬇️ Homicides: 21.3%
⬇️ Shooting victims: 28.7%
⬇️ Property crime: 8.5%
⬇️ Violent crime: 3.4%

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Having a great time at the 71st Annual Hero Thrill Show! Our @PhillyPolice and @PhillyFireDept members are putting on an incredible show...but the true purpose is supporting college scholarships for the children of our fallen heroes. A great Philly tradition! #HeroThrillShow

[Philadelphia Police Department @PhillyPolice]

Ever wonder what it takes to care for the horses of the PPD Mounted Unit?

@FOX29philly 's Bob Kelly got a firsthand look at the important work of our hostlers - and we're hiring!

Watch: https://t.co/w1RiCHoGVq

Apply: https://t.co/xAcWwlngLX

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

We will always remember the lives taken, the heroes who answered the call, and all those who still carry the pain of September 11, 2001. We will never forget.

[Philadelphia Police Department @PhillyPolice]

Today, 25 years later, we join our partners and neighbors in honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the countless lives forever changed.

We remember the courage, the sacrifice, and the heroes who answered the call.

We will never forget.

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Every interaction between an officer and a member of the public is an opportunity to build trust, and sometimes something as simple as recognizing that a person communicates differently can make all the difference!

[Philadelphia Police Department @PhillyPolice]

We’re delighted to officially launch the Philadelphia Police Department’s Blue Envelope Program today!
The program is designed to help make interactions between police and neurodivergent individuals safer, easier and more effective.
Learn more: https://t.co/muiyHuXKAu

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

This Labor Day, I want to thank the hardworking men and women of the @PhillyPolice - and working people across our city - whose dedication and service help keep Philadelphia moving forward every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!

[PPDComPartBureau @PPDComPrtBureau]

Congratulations to the newly appointed Public Safety Officers!! Thank you for your dedication and professionalism throughout the training. #Community #Partnerships #PSEO

[Birds Nest Media @BirdsNestFB]

As fans get ready for the @Eagles Season Opener, @PPDCommish joins the podcast to talk about the traffic situation at the Sports Complex, his hopes for the season, and more. He also shared details about the @PhillyPolice new blue envelope program! #eagles
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[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Congratulations to @PhillyPolice Academy Classes 420 & 421 on today’s graduation! As you begin your careers, remember what our badge represents: Honor, Integrity, Service and Compassion. Serve Philadelphia with pride, treat people with dignity and always look out for one another!

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Congratulations to @PhillyPolice Communications Dispatcher Classes 76, 77 & 78!

Our dispatchers are the first of the first responders - the calm voice when someone needs help most.

I’m proud to welcome these graduates to the PPD family. Philadelphia is counting on you!

[Mayor Cherelle L. Parker @PhillyMayor]

Early this morning, a 29-year-old off-duty @PhillyPolice officer was fatally wounded in a shooting in Southwest Philadelphia. A second individual was also shot in the incident. 

Despite the heroic efforts of the medical staff at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, the officer succumbed to his wounds. 

Alongside @PPDCommish Kevin Bethel and senior leaders of my administration, I spent time with the officer’s family at the hospital to convey our deep, profound sorrow. I will keep his family and loved ones in my constant prayers, along with the officers and staff of the 12th Police District. 

An active homicide investigation is underway, led by Philadelphia police. If you know or saw anything involving this incident, please call 911 or (215) 686-TIPS. 

Any loss to gun violence significantly impacts us all. We will never stop working to make Philadelphia a safer city.

[Philadelphia Police Department @PhillyPolice]

That’s a wrap on our first-ever Cops and Kids Back-to-School Gaming Event! 🎮
Nearly 400 young people joined PPD officers for a day of gaming, activities and plenty of fun - building relationships and making memories along the way. Here’s a look at the day!

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

@PPD12Dist ...Thank you @PHLCouncilPres for supporting this fitting tribute, and to Officer Mitchell, Captain Johnson and everyone who helped make it possible!
Council Resolution: https://t.co/RhR3NaTRcx

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

It was an honor to join the @PPD12Dist community for the unveiling of the street sign honoring Officer Joe Young - a man who dedicated his career to serving and strengthening the community he loved...

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

We can't do this work alone. Safer neighborhoods are built when residents, community leaders, faith leaders, and police work together. It was an honor to recognize some of those partners this week. Thank you for helping make Philadelphia safer! https://t.co/Ncn0LmADJA⁠�

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

#NNOPhilly2026

[Kevin J. Bethel @PPDCommish]

Tonight, neighborhoods across Philly will come together for National Night Out - an opportunity to meet your local officers, strengthen community connections, and celebrate what makes our city strong. We'll see you oth there! Find one near you: https://t.co/eCSwENDbEV