Building the Future of Public Safety, Together
Posted by City of Philadelphia on January 27, 2026
The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is launching a collaborative process to develop its first ever Five-Year Strategic Plan. This plan will guide our department’s priorities and strategies from 2026 to 2030. We are starting from the ground up—and we want the voices of those who the PPD serves and those who serve within it at the center.
Commissioner Bethel has said that in order to understand the needs of the community “we have to stop telling the community what we want and start asking the community what they need.”
Together with our community, city partners, and department personnel, we are working to build a safer Philadelphia. Through February 11, 2026, community members, stakeholders, and partners are invited to review the draft plan and share feedback. This one-month public comment period is a critical step in ensuring the final plan reflects community priorities, lived experience, and shared goals for public safety.
The draft plan outlines the Department’s priorities, outcomes, and strategies for the next five years. Public input will be reviewed and considered as the plan is finalized.
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