Hire 300 community police officers and deploy them to foot beats and commercial corridors.
What was promised
What actually happened
The Parker administration confirmed meeting the 300-officer community policing goal by deploying officers to foot beats and commercial corridors. By January 2025, the city had brought on 369 officers total, getting close to the broader goal of 400 new hires annually. However, PPD remains short of full authorized strength at ~5,020 officers against a budget for 6,000+.
Data sources: City of Philadelphia Year One Report, Billy Penn, NBC Philadelphia
Verdict: Kept
This promise was fully delivered based on the available evidence. The target was met or exceeded.
Other promises from Philadelphia
Make Philadelphia the 'safest, cleanest, greenest big city' in America — with a specific focus on reducing homicides and gun violence.
KeptInvest $600 million in new public safety spending over five years, including $33 million in immediate new funding and hiring 400 new officers annually.
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