Last day walking out these doors as recruits! Entered as civilians 38 weeks ago, became recruits and now leave as Police Officers! Congratulations class 385 and remember all your training as you now protect the streets of Philadelphia!
Class 390 doing their final walkout from the Police Academy. These young officers are eager to become Guardians of our community starting Tuesday! @PPDSteveClark@PPDVJohnson@PhillyPolice
It is with great sadness we report the loss of our drivers training lieutenant Patrick Curley to complications from cancer. Pat was a month short of 30 honorable and distinguished years. Keep the family in prayers. GOD Bless you sir! @PhillyPolice@PPDVJohnson@PPDSteveClark
Class 387 entered these doors almost 9 months ago to learn the art of policing with compassion and today they leave for the final time ready to serve with compassion, professionalism, and dignity! Congratulations Class see you on the streets on Monday! @PPDVJohnson@PhillyPolice
Welcome Class 397 to the Philadelphia Police Academy. This is your first day on a 9 month journey on becoming one of Philly's finest. Congratulations and good luck during your training.
Congratulations to Recruit Class #402 who will be sworn in today. The Philadelphia Police Academy wishes you a long and successful career serving the citizens of Philadelphia.
Recruit Officer Lesser broke the sound barrier today with a time of 8:49 in the 1.5 mile run. Superman does exist he is attempting to wear a Philadelphia Police Uniform On June 3. Congratulations! @PPDVJohnson@PhillyPolice
Class #387 getting their badges pinned by a family member! A tradition recently started at the academy! Congratulations graduates and stay safe! @PhillyPolice@PPDVJohnson
Welcome Recruit Class #407. Today is their first day of 9 months of training to become a Philadelphia Police Officer. Good luck to all and again, welcome to the Philadelphia Police Academy.
It is with a heavy heart we report the loss of Corporal Hector Osorio-Noble. Cpl Osorio-Noble is a 25 year vet of the PPD and lost a courageous battle to cancer. He was one of our great driving instructors and the drivers course will never be the same! @PPDVJohnson@PhillyPolice
Welcome Philadelphia Police Recruit Class 402. Today you begin your path to a prosperous career as a Police Officer serving the citizens of Philadelphia. Enter to Learn, Learn to Serve. Congratulations.
With great sadness we offer deepest sympathy to the family of 22 year veteran Sergeant Eric Grant. Sgt Grant succumbed this morning to a medical condition. He was one of the outstanding instructors at the Advanced Training Unit and his bright smile is missed!
With great pride , we present the newest Philadelphia Police Officers and guardians of our cities streets, Class 395! Congratulations to every member of the class and thank you to the staff for preparing them to serve our citizens of this great city! @PPDSteveClark@PPDVJohnson
Class 392 getting the final inspection before hitting the streets of Philadelphia on Monday. The pandemic may change the way training was conducted but these officers are prepared to make Philadelphia safer! @PPDSteveClark@PhillyPolice