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Deputy Commissioner John J. Gaittens

D eputy Commissioner Gaittens was appointed to the Philadelphia Police Department on December 3, 1979. He began his career as a Patrol Officer in the 23rd District. His other assignments included: Sergeant in the Automotive Services Division and Lieutenant in the 22nd District. As a Captain, his command assignments included: the Labor Relations Unit of the Human Resources Bureau, the 3rd District, the 35th District, and the S.W.A.T. team. As an Inspector, he was assigned to command the Northwest Police Division. During this career, he was the recipient of numerous commendations, awards and citations.

On November 24, 2004, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Training. In that position he oversees the operations of the Training Bureau, Grants Management, Staff Services Bureau, Judge Advocate and Charging Unit, in addition to the Administrative Services Bureau.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, his educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Temple University in 2001 and a Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management from Holy Family University in 2003. Deputy Gaittens is also a 1999 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy.

He served as a former Vice President of the Command Officers Association and is currently a member of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.


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