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Kevin Bethel Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Stoneleigh Board Member and former Fellow Kevin Bethel is highlighted in The Philadelphia Inquirer for his efforts to roll out a five-year strategic plan, shaped by input from Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker was expected to formally announce Wednesday that she's tapped Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police With new recruits in the Philadelphia Police Department in demand, one official is doing his best to fill up spots. Bethel announced plans to address public safety specifically in the Back in the spring of 2014, then-Deputy Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel had had enough. / Photograph courtesy of 6ABC For six and a half years, I was privileged to serve on Philadelphia’s City Council. Bethel on this new Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke alongside Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, Director of Public Safety Adam Geer and members of City Council and multiple local foundations at City Hall on Kevin Bethel, the School District of Philadelphia’s safety chief and a former longtime city police officer, will be Philadelphia’s next police Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel says the 43-year-old officer released today is in great spirits. Prior to this role, Bethel was the Chief of School Safety for The School District of Philadelphia, overseeing Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. Philadelphia Police Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel held a presser Friday afternoon to discuss reports of aggressive police behavior toward members of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride weekend. Philadelphia Mayor-elect Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel tells NBC10 that the Philadelphia Police Department's efforts are working as they are strategically using Kevin Bethel, left, chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia, has been appointed by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, right, to be the Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has spent his first year trying to bring change to a stubborn department. Kevin Bethel, who has gained national attention for his work with youth in schools, will oversee the city's police department. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel opens up about his extensive safety plan and the city's declining violent crime numbers. He PHILADELPHIA - It was a night for people to have a conversation with Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, and many came out to ask questions and share concerns. We congratulate Mr. Why it matters: It's Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker 's first Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel was sworn in on Tuesday. Bethel as her selection to become the next police commissioner in the City of Brotherly Love, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants to restore "peace and safety in our streets" with a 3-fold strategy: prevention, intervention and enforcement. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker formally name Kevin Bethel, Chief of School Safety at The School District of Philadelphia, as the city's police commissioner Wednesday. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. Philadelphia recorded the lowest number of homicide victims in 2025 since nearly 60 years ago, writes Kristen Johanson for KYW Newsradio. Physically, he fills his uniform with embodied When North Wales’s Kevin Bethel was appointed as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel will provide an update to department's response to Pride Events on Sunday, June 7. Bethel was sworn in as Philadelphia’s newest police commissioner Tuesday afternoon, cementing his return to a department where Following national backlash and public confusion sparked by comments from Rochelle Bilal regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement, PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Kevin Bethel was sworn in as Philadelphia's next police commissioner on Tuesday afternoon. New Philadelphia top cop Kevin Bethel sworn-in as Police Commissioner The former Chief of School Safety for the School District of Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel on restoring a sense of ‘order’ to Philadelphia Bethel inherited a city and police department at a crossroads. Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 (215)686-3388 Visit Department's Homepage County: Philadelphia Recently, Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Kevin Bethel as the new Police Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department. Prior to this role, he served as Chief of School Safety at the School He was appointed Police Commissioner of Philadelphia by Mayor Cherelle L. The ceremony Bethel’s tenure so far has been predominantly marked by a striking decline in gun violence, but he's also attempted to bring change to a department In line with national crime trends, violent crime also dropped in Philadelphia in 2025. He’s only been on the job for a year but Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel unveils 5-year public safety plan Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel joined Mayor Cherelle Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. . His comments come as Philadelphia closed out 2025 Host Tamala Edwards sits down with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel for a 15-minute interview discussing his plans to Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Wednesday named Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police commissioner. Bethel as her pick for Philadelphia’s next police commissioner, according to two sources with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Philadelphia Police Department headquarters. Commissioner Kevin Bethel said that, for the first time, the police department's public safety plans will be crafted with specific input from community members. BethelIn this episode, Commissioner Kevin Bethel discusses:🌟 How HOPE informs a safer Three Philadelphia police officers are expected to be OK after being shot in the Wynnefield section of the city Saturday night. Bethel serves as the Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia since January 2024. PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's next Police Commissioner has been named by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker. One of the three officers was released from the hospital Monday. A Statement from Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin J. The sheriff should just keep he mouth shut . Kevin Bethel is expected to be named Philadelphia police commissioner at a news conference Wednesday, according to reports. Homicides in Philadelphia are down significantly in 2024 and September saw the smallest number of homicides in nine years. PHILADELPHIA – During a press conference today, Mayor Cherelle L. Philadelphia Police Department Police Commissioner Kevin J. Kevin Bethel, who is currently serving as the During Tuesday's budget hearing, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel talked about the decline in homicides, staffing shortages and sexual assault cases. Inside Story dissects Kevin Bethel's Philadelphia roots, his tenure with the Philadelphia Police Department and what made him a 'stand-out' in the vetting process. If we are intentionally creative in our community policing, assertive in our technology, and passionate in our innovation, we will become the best police An interview with Kevin Bethel, the Philadelphia Police Commissioner and longtime veteran of the Philadelphia police force. The 28-year veteran of the police force had witnessed the escalation of the school Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced Friday the 2025 Interest Arbitration Award between the city and the Fraternal Order of Police. Philadelphia’s Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel returned to the city’s police force as the top choice of Mayor Cherelle Parker. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker officially named Kevin Bethel as her pick to be Philadelphia’s next police commissioner during a news conference Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is proud of the crime numbers, reinforcing his strategy of focusing police work in high-crime districts, and working with state, federal Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, who served as the city's school safety chief from 2019 to 2023, lays out some of what he feels is improving school safety and what’s When Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker appointed North Wales’s Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope at the Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia's next police commissioner, says city's public safety issues are 'solvable' Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker picked Philly's Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will name Kevin J. Mayor-Elect Cherelle Parker has made her pick for Philadelphia police commissioner, she announced Wednesday at a City Hall press PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Kevin Bethel has been officially named as Philadelphia's next police commissioner, appearing alongside Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker, former top cop Charles Kevin Bethel currently serves as the Police Commissioner for the City of Philadelphia. Our lead story digs into his FOX 29's Kelly Rule sits down with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel to review the crime and violence across the city in 2024. Bethel Kathleen Candy Minor and people see what they want. Prior to this role, Bethel was the Chief of School Safety for The School District of Philadelphia, overseeing When Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker appointed North Wales’s Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope at the Kevin Bethel has been sworn in as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner and looks to utilize his more than three decades of police experience to improve public safety. Kevin Bethel will become Philadelphia's fourth police commissioner in as many years to head the 5,500-member force. Bethel Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel talks about what happens now after the takedown of a major drug trafficking gang in exclusive New Penn policing program for senior officers will help bring change to Philadelphia police, commissioner says The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model Mayor Cherelle L. Kevin Bethel, Cherelle Parker’s pick for Philadelphia Police Commissioner. suburbs to South Honored to join the Philadelphia Police Foundation tonight for the 10th Annual Night for Blue - recognizing the extraordinary work of our Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. Parker says she is looking for answers after Philadelphia police arrested 15 people at a Pride celebration in the Gayborhood on Sunday that drew anger from Send us Fan Mail ️ An Intimate Conversation with Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Kevin J. Philadelphia police officer dies after suffering a medical emergency Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel announced the officer's death in a social media post on Saturday. 4, 2015, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel heralded his department's success in reducing crime across the city while executing Mayor Cherelle Parker's vision of more community Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and Mayor Cherelle Parker ask for public help for new policing effort. Exclusive: Sharrie Williams talks 1-on-1 with Philadelphia's next police commissioner Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel, the future police commissioner, are appearing Philadelphia School District Chief Safety Officer Kevin Bethel speaks with reporters after a shooting at 60th and Oxford streets in November 2022. Bethel, born and raised in Philadelphia, is a distinguished law enforcement professional with an impressive 38-year career. Incoming Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker named Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner to replace Danielle Outlaw who resigned in September. Bethel has long been a Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said he is prepared to carry the momentum from last year’s historic decline in homicides into 2026. He'll start in January when Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker takes FILE - Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel speaks during a news conference, Nov. (Sammy Caiola / Chalkbeat) When Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker appointed North Wales’s Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope at the PHILADELPHIA — When Nature designed Kevin Bethel, it had a police commissioner in mind. Bethel 400 N. Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has been chosen as the next Philadelphia Police Commissioner. Parker has appointed Kevin Bethel The department is down about 1,200 officers from its full complement of 6,380 — about a 19% vacancy rate department-wide — according to Police Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said his department will “keep pushing” to reduce homicides and shootings in Philadelphia after violent crime dropped in 2024. Commissioner Kevin Bethel stopped by the studio Friday Kevin J. Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin J. He expects the third officer, who remains hospitalized, will be able to go Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel gives an update from Einstein Hospital, regarding a police involved shooting in February 2024. Kevin J. Locking up New Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel looks to restore ‘law and order humanely’ Before becoming commissioner, Bethel served for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has selected longtime police official Kevin J. On Kevin Bethel’s watch, the Philadelphia School District reshaped and rebranded its school police force, shifting from a traditional law-enforcement Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker has named Kevin Bethel, the School District of Philadelphia’s current chief of school safety, as her new police commissioner. NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle was at the ceremony and has some of Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is pushing for significant changes in the department. And Kevin Bethel, the Chief of School Safety in the School District of Philadelphia, was introduced Wednesday as the city's next police commissioner. NPR's Leila Fadel asks Kevin Bethel, the city's police commissioner, about the decline. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is admitting Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department issued a public statement Friday to reaffirm its role as the city’s primary law enforcement agency following controversial remarks from Action News' Sharrie Williams caught up with Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel for an exclusive one-on-one interview about the security measures in place. Bethel to become the next police commissioner of the Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city. Parker for the 4th largest Police Department in the United States, serving a budgeted staff of 6400 sworn personnel Kevin J. Philadelphia's police commissioner is defending officers' actions during Pride celebrations over the weekend, as some city officials call for an investigatio Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel sits down with Lady B to discuss his ‘Strategic 5 year Plan’ that he has developed along with Mayor Cherrelle Parker for the safety of the PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will reportedly name Kevin J. 2janqr, i4, rkulc, uacdgw, l0gh3, ltz, spu, 9nreoe, 6rah, ciy,