Philadelphia, September 29, 2010- Mayor Nutter announced today a one-day series of Police-Community forums that will be hosted by the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) and open to
the public on September 30th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in police districts across the City. Police Commanders, officials from the Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, Police Advisory
Commission members, Police Clergy, members of the Police District Advisory Councils and other community groups will be available to meet with the public, answer questions, and share
thoughts and concerns about police interaction with community members. Commissioner Ramsey will provide Mayor Nutter a detailed summary of issues and concerns that were addressed at the
twenty-one community forums.
“It’s important for the Philadelphia Police Department to maintain an open dialogue with residents to share ideas, concerns and suggestions for improving interaction,” said Mayor Nutter. “Keeping
our city safe requires a cooperative relationship between police officers and the community members they serve. I hope these forums will bring both sides together for productive discussions on how
to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia.
“Thursday’s Police-Community Meetings are a continuation of PPD’s efforts to engage residents and address their concerns,” said Commissioner Charles Ramsey. “We require the assistance of everyone in addressing the issues of crime and disorder in our neighborhoods. We will hold our police officers to a high standard of conduct and we need citizens to be proactive in helping officers do their jobs.”
The Philadelphia Police Department will increase its Internal Affairs Bureau personnel by 26 sergeants, lieutenants and a staff inspector to better manage the efficiency and capacity of police conduct investigations. In January, PPD introduced the Police Service Areas initiative that includes monthly meetings between police officers residents and businesses. In August, 2010 the PPD released a report of recommendations to reinforce the Department’s commitment to its core values of honor, service and integrity. In September, 2010 Mayor Nutter announced 8 new appointees and 2 alternate appointees to the Police Advisory Commission, which is responsible for investigating citizen complaints and making recommendations to the Police Commissioner and Managing Director.
The community meetings taking place tomorrow are as follows:
ROC NORTH MEETINGS:
East Division
24th District
Salvation Army -1920 E. Allegheny Avenue
25th District
St. Hugh’s Church – Mascher & Tioga
26th District
Lutheran Settlement House – 1340 N. Frankford Avenue
Northeast Division
2nd District
St Williams Church- Robbins & Argyle Streets
7th District
CORA Services-8540 Veree Road
8th District
Norcom Community Center-10980 Norcom Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114
15th District
Disston Rec Center-Disston and Glenloch Street, 7pm
Northwest Division
05th District
Kendrick Recreation Center, 5800 Ridge Ave
14th District
New Bethel AME Church, 6153 Germantown Ave
35th District
Holy Trinity Church, Marvine & Rockland Sts
39th District
Geiger Memorial Bretheren Church, 2543 W. Lehigh Ave
ROC SOUTH MEETINGS:
South Division
1st District
St. Richard’s Church – 19th & Pollack Sts. (3000 S. 19th St.)
3rd District
E.O.M. Club – 138 Moore St.
17th District
Wharton Square Bldg. – 23rd & Wharton Sts.
Central Division
6th District
Chinese Christian Church & Center – 1101 Vine St
9th District
Community College of Phila – Center for Business & Industry – 18th & Callowhill Sts, 2nd floor #C228
22nd District
Winchester Recreation Center – 2330 N. 15th Street
Southwest Division
12th District
Ezekiel Baptist Church – 5701 Grays Ave
16th District
Christian Stronghold Church – 4701 Lancaster Ave.
18th District
YMCA – 5124 Chestnut Street
19th District
Sweet Union Baptist Church – 1536 N 59th St
