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Office of Public Safety

Uniting community and government to create safe communities, reduce violence, enact criminal justice reform, and support returning citizens.

Office of Public Safety

What we do

The Office of Public Safety (OPS) was established by executive order in 2024 by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. We coordinate cross-departmental efforts to promote public safety and provide input to City agencies on matters like resource deployment, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement.

OPS oversees the following offices:

OPS partners closely with the Managing Director's Office. We also provide strategic coordination and support for the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Prisons.

Share your community events with OPS

Residents and community groups can share upcoming public events with our office or request the attendance of a OPS staff member.

Events

  • Jul
    28
    Criminal Record Clearing Clinic
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm
    Office of Re-Entry Partnerships, 1425 Arch Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102

    Criminal Record Clearing Clinic

    July 28, 2025
    11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 2 hours
    Office of Re-Entry Partnerships, 1425 Arch Street, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
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    Link to register: bit.ly/3BpZuqQ For more information or alternative registration methods: Khalil Morrison, Director of Re-Entry Services, khalil.morrison@phila.gov or 267-601-4087
  • Aug
    4
    Public Safety Awareness Month Festival & Kick-Off Rally
    3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
    Fairhill Square Park, 412 W Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA

    Public Safety Awareness Month Festival & Kick-Off Rally

    August 4, 2025
    3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, 4 hours
    Fairhill Square Park, 412 W Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA 19133, USA
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    Come join the fun! Bring your lawn chair to sit and enjoy! Free food, giveaways, entertainment, music, refreshments, kids activities, and more. Speaking program honoring Public Safety Heroes.
  • Aug
    5
    National Night Out in Philadelphia
    5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    National Night Out in Philadelphia

    August 5, 2025
    5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, 5 hours
    Various events in communities citywide. Call the Town Watch Integrated Services Offices to register your event 215-686-1459

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