PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT, known by many as the PPD, is the nation’s fourth largest police department, with more than 6,500 sworn and 800 civilian members. The PPD serves the people who live, work and visit the 140 square miles that is home to 1.5 million people.The Department has 21 police districts in 6 divisions which are housed under two Regional Operational Commands (ROC). The districts are commanded by Captains, the divisions are led by Inspectors and the ROCs are lead by Chief Inspectors. The department is commanded by the Commissioner and his Executive Team of Deputy Commissioners.