Police Department

Emergency 911 . . Non Emergency 656-2131 . . Crimestoppers 656-4357

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MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of the Philadelphia Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence and fear of crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the community to improve its quality of life.

Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.

Chief Sistrunk

Chief Richard L. Sistrunk email

Asst. Chief of Police: Julian Greer. email
Accreditation & Training: LT Dan Refre email
Warrant Division: CPT Cliff Moore email
Criminal Investigation Division: Chief Investigator Ferdesz Moore email
Narcotics Division: SSG Danny Carter email
Dispatch Administration: Elsie Kirksey email

PPD non-emergency contact number: 601-656-2131

Awards and Achievements

1. Accredited Agency with the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. The Philadelphia Police Department is the 8th agency to be accredited in the State of Mississippi.

2. The Philadelphia Police Department is the first agency to be 100% ICS (Incident Command System) compliant by having all of its officers ICS trained.

3. The Philadelphia Police Department is the first agency to have all of its officers ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) trained.

4. The Philadelphia Police Department has been recognized as a “Full-time Training Department” as all of its officers meet and exceed the required minimum standards training hours as set forth by the State Board of Minimum Standards.

5. The Philadelphia Police Department’s DUI Officer has been recognized by the Office of Highway Safety (100 Club) for DUI arrest in the years 2008 & 2009.

Philadelphia Police Department
523 Main Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350