Crime, Law, And Justice

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Table Of Contents

  1. Report a crime or concern
  2. Police
  3. Prisons, incarcerated people, and returning citizens
  4. Get a copy of a public safety report
  5. Get help resolving a conflict with a neighbor
  6. Report for jury duty
  7. Search civil case dockets
  8. Voting

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1. Report a crime or concern

If you know or suspect that a crime is being committed you can report it to the City.


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1.1. Abuse and harassment

Resources to help those suffering from various forms of abuse and harassment, including physical, economic, and emotional.


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1.1.1. Get a restraining order

Find out who can file for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, what it covers, and where to go if you need one.


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1.1.2. Get help with domestic violence

Information and resources for people who are impacted by domestic violence.


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1.1.3. Report child abuse or neglect

Call the Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline at +1 (215) 683-6100 to report suspected abuse or neglect of children. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


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1.1.4. Report elder abuse

When and how to report elder abuse in Philadelphia.


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1.2. Discrimination and unfair practices

Information on the forms of discrimination and unfair practices that are illegal in Philadelphia.


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1.2.1. File a complaint about criminal record discrimination in employment

How to file a complaint if you believe an employer illegally asked about your criminal background during the job application process.


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1.2.2. File a complaint about employment discrimination

How to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced employment discrimination.


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1.2.3. File a complaint about housing or property discrimination

How to file a complaint if you believe you were discriminated against in regard to housing or property.


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1.2.4. File a complaint about pre-employment testing for marijuana

How to file a complaint if you’ve been asked to submit to pre-employment testing for marijuana.


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1.2.5. File a complaint about public accommodations discrimination

How to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced public accommodations discrimination.


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1.2.6. File a complaint about unfair rental practices

How to file a complaint about retaliation or other unfair rental practices by a landlord.


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1.2.7. Report a hate incident

Learn about the difference between hate crimes and bias incidents and how to report hate in Philadelphia.


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1.3. Environment and city upkeep

Learn how to report graffiti, illegal dumping, and other issues with the city’s upkeep.


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1.3.1. Report a sanitation code violation

You can report sanitation code violations to the City. Violators may be fined.


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1.3.2. Report graffiti

How to report graffiti to be removed.


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1.3.3. Report illegal dumping

How to report illegal dumping whenever you see it.


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1.4. Fraud, waste, and wrongdoing

Learn how to report wrongdoing in City government, non-compliance on contracts, and other issues.


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1.4.1. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts

How to report possible fraud, abuse, safety issues, or waste on contracts to the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).


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1.4.2. Report wrongdoing in City government

How to report possible unethical or illegal activities within City government to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).


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1.5. Report a scam or consumer threat

Report unfair, predatory, or deceptive scams or consumer threats for investigation.


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1.6. Submit a tip to the police

Instructions on how to submit an anonymous tip to the police via text, phone, email, or using an online form.


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2. Police

Get services related to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).


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2.1. Become a police officer

Job information and steps to take if you want to become a Philadelphia police officer.


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2.2. File a complaint against a Philadelphia police officer

How to file a complaint when you think a Philadelphia police officer has acted unprofessionally and caused harm.


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2.3. Find a police station

How to find police stations within Philadelphia.


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2.4. Recommend a police officer for commendation

How to say a police officer is doing a great job.


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3. Prisons, incarcerated people, and returning citizens

Find information on contacting or visiting an incarcerated person, getting reentry support, and more.


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3.1. Finding and contacting incarcerated people

Learn how to locate, visit, or contact an incarcerated person.


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3.1.1. Contact an incarcerated person by mail

How to send mail to an incarcerated person in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.


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3.1.2. Locate an incarcerated person

Find the location of an incarcerated person in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.


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3.1.3. Send clothes to an incarcerated person

Incarcerated people in the Philadelphia prison system can receive clothing through the commissary or a clothing exchange.


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3.1.4. Send funds to an incarcerated person

Friends and family members can send funds to incarcerated people. They can then use the funds to make calls or commissary purchases.


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3.1.5. Visit an incarcerated person

How to visit an incarcerated person in a Philadelphia Department of Prisons facility.


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3.2. Get connected with reentry support

If you were incarcerated, the Office of Reentry Partnerships can connect you with services and support.


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3.3. Get notified when an incarcerated person is released

How to sign up for «PA SAVIN», a service that will notify you if an incarcerated person is released or transferred from jail or prison.


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3.4. Volunteer at a prison

Volunteers with the Philadelphia Department of Prisons help provide educational and spiritual support to incarcerated people.


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4. Get a copy of a public safety report

How to request a copy of public safety records, including police, fire, traffic crash, and emergency medical services (EMS) reports.


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5. Get help resolving a conflict with a neighbor

How to get help resolving a dispute that has not escalated to violence and is not being litigated in court.


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6. Report for jury duty

Learn about how to respond to a summons to report for jury duty.


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7. Search civil case dockets

How to find information about City of Philadelphia civil court cases.


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8. Voting

Find out where you can vote and what’s on your ballot.


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