Celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day with the Philadelphia Police Department

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and while it’s important to honor law enforcement every day, today is the day to say thank you and celebrate the local heroes in your community.
PHL17’s Amanda VanAllen spoke to Inspector Verdell Johnson, Corporal Jasmine Reilly, Officer Kathleen Nirenberg, and Sergeant Sharone Johnson and her K9 Red, about the importance of the day and what it’s like being a police officer in Philadelphia.
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The Philadelphia Police Department is currently recruiting new officers for the 2024 year.
The deadline to apply is February 2, 2024. You can apply HERE.
For the first time in history, the Philadelphia Police Department will have a new academy of officers starting every 6 weeks, as opposed to just one to two times per year, as in the past.
Starting Salary for officers begins at $61,888 with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. After six months in the police academy, the salary will increase to $66,183 with further increases up to $89,417 after spending five years in the department.