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Philadelphia, PA
Joined September 2009
Today, we honored the life and legacy of P/O Andy Chan. A Highway legend, a devoted husband, father, son, public servant,and a man who embodied excellence. From this day forward, the Medal of Excellence will be known as the Andy Chan Medal of Excellence. His legacy lives on!
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This morning, members of the Philadelphia Police Department escorted our friend and colleague, Highway Patrol Officer Andy Chan, from the PPSB in a final procession of honor. Andy’s service begins at noon. Watch here: https://t.co/70B9VthlvU
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Thank you to everyone sharing our recent tips to stop high-tech auto theft. Your outreach is helping protect your neighbors. This afternoon, officers will be knocking on doors in the area of 3100 W. Girard to share information and answer questions!
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Endangered Missing Person Catherine Gatson Johnson from the 12th District https://t.co/ZXaS9Hmn0j
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Philadelphia Police Investigating the Suspicious Death of a 93-Year-Old Male https://t.co/kLY0yXsoqP
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Huge thanks to all @phillypolice employees who supported our holiday food drive. Together we collected 4,453 lbs of food - over 3,700 meals for families in need! Grateful to our partners at @Philabundance for helping us support our neighbors! #OnePhilly
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Happy Thanksgiving, Philly!
This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for the dedicated men and women of the @PhillyPolice Department, and for every partner and neighbor who helps keep our city safe. Wishing all of Philadelphia a peaceful, restful, and blessed holiday!
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Thank you to everyone who has been sharing our recent tips on stopping high-tech auto theft. Please keep spreading the word; your outreach is helping protect your neighbors. This afternoon, officers will be knocking on doors in the SW section of the city to provide info!
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Justice was served today. My heart remains with the family of Sgt Richard Mendez, whose memory continues to guide our work. Thank you to the men and women of the @PhillyPolice, @philadao, and the jury for their dedication in seeing this case through.
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Two men were convicted of murder on Monday for the fatal shooting of Sgt. Richard Mendez, a Philadelphia police officer who was shot and killed while responding to a car break-in at an airport...
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Wanted: Suspect for Attempted Commercial Robbery in the 35th District [VIDEO] https://t.co/tzKpFXCOzx
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Wanted: Suspect for Residential Burglary Pattern in the 12th and 18th Districts https://t.co/OFlVNLWeBF
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🚨 SCAM ALERT: We're seeing a recent rise in phone scams where callers claim a loved one has been kidnapped and demand a ransom. These are hoaxes! No abductions have occurred! If you get a call like this: * Do not send money * Hang up + call 911 * Check on your loved one
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Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. To all who have served -and continue to serve - thank you for protecting our freedom. A special thanks to the many @PhillyPolice officers who are veterans. Your continued service to our city is deeply appreciated.
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