7th Police District

District Phone Directory Community Relations Officer 215.602-2180 Crime Prevention Officer 215.602-2180 Victim Assistance Officer 215.602-2180 Sanitation Enforcement Officer 215.602-2180

The District encompasses an area of approximately 13.55 square miles, which makes it the second largest in the city. The district has been it's present size since the creation of the 8th Police District in 1980. The district is predominately comprised of residential homes. There are approximately 86,500 people living in the District. The racial composition of the district is 95% white, while the remainder of the populace is distributed among other various ethnic groups (African American, Asians and Latino). During the past several years, there has been a large influx of Soviet Immigrants settling in the district. In 1999, there were 50350 calls for service handled by the 7th District officers.

There are: 23 churches and/or synagogues, 11 elementary and 1 high school, 41 commercial zones, 5 recreation centers, 8 Town Watch groups and 4 Civic Associations. Pennypack Park encompasses 1,600 acres inside the city much of which is located within the 7th District. The postal zone numbers within the district are 19111,19115 and 19116.

The Captain is the Commanding Officer of the District. Assigned personnel consists of approximately 135 sworn officers including Lieutenants, Sergeants, Corporals and Police Officers. The Crime Prevention Officer, Community Relations Officer, Victim Assistance Officer and the Sanitation Officer make up the foundation of the District's Community Policing Team.

The mission of the Officers of the 7th District is to work in a true partnership with the community and to enhance the quality of life in the district. In accomplishing these goals; Service will be our commitment, Honor and Integrity our mandate.