The PHA Police Department (PHAPD) has served public housing
residents since 1971. When PHA consisted of largely high-rise,
crime-ridden developments, the PHAPD comprised a force of more than
200 officers. Now that those sites have mainly been rebuilt and
integrated back into the city's street grid, they are patrolled by
Philadelphia police like any other neighborhood.
The PHAPD's mission remains as important as ever, but its
responsibilities have become more specialized. The Department
provides valuable services such as Domestic Violence Intervention,
Conflict Resolution, and Child Identification programs. In
addition, PHAPD coordinates community policing initiatives.
The PHAPD is an active participant in the Philadelphia Managing
Director's Public Service Areas Initiative, which develops
quality-of-life programs in targeted areas of the city.
PHAPD's Housing Choice Voucher Program Investigations Unit
investigates complaints against tenants who violate the provisions
of their contract. Additionally, PHAPD Special Investigations Unit
investigates allegations of criminal conduct based on complaints
from residents, employees and others regarding PHA matters.
The Department also manages the radio room, private security
contracts, site security surveys and all security-related issues
pertaining to protection of life and property at PHA developments,
offices and warehouses.
PHA Police Advisory Board
As part of its commitment to promoting understanding regarding
the respective responsibilities of PHA residents, the PHA Police
Department, city services and the community, PHA has had a police
advisory group in place for a number of years. The PHA Police
Advisory Board (formerly Police Advisory Committee) will act as an
engaged liaison between PHA residents, PHAPD and the community to
promote safety, mutual respect, and cooperation. Click
here to see the Charter of the PHA Police Advisory Board.
Complaints Against PHA Police
The Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department is
committed to open and transparent engagement with our residents and
the communities in which we serve. This engagement includes sharing
information about complaints against PHA Police on our publicly
accessible website. In order to promote both transparency and
accountability that will strengthen public trust and improve
police-community relations, PHA will update this information on a
quarterly basis. CAP Log
All citizen complaints against PHAPD are investigated by the
Office of Audit and Compliance (OAC). Complaints can be filed with
the PHAPD or the OAC.
Antoinette Eberhart
Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety
2013 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19121
Administrative Office: |
Phone: |
215-684-4840 |
Fax: |
215-684-4828 |
Radio
Room-Emergencies: |
Phone: |
215-684-1911 |
TTY: |
215-684-1923 |