Phillies Donate Two New Members of Sheriff's K-9 Unit
On Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, the Office of the Sheriff of the City and County of Philadelphia received a donation of two Labrador Retriever puppies, named Liberty and Justice, from The Philadelphia Phillies. These dogs, which were offered to the Sheriff's Office by Phillies pitcher Archie Bradley and his fiancée Raegan Poole, will be trained and become members of our K-9 Unit, which will help us better protect and serve the citizens of the City of Philadelphia. K-9 units are used to detect explosives and narcotics. The K-9 unit is a critical part of planning for both courthouse security and major events.
Press Conference: Sheriff Bilal Announces Success of ‘Operation Priority Takedown’
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal and the Office of the Philadelphia Sheriff, in partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department, Chester County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Violent Crime Task Force), Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, the Philadelphia Juvenile Probation and Parole, and the Pennsylvania State Police, held a press conference on Friday, July 30, 2021, announcing the results of “Operation Priority Takedown,” a sweep concentrating on perpetrators of violent crime and perpetrators with outstanding warrants and a history of gun charges.
Thirty-Seven (37) fugitives were taken into custody on charges including possession of firearms, aggravated assault, burglary, robbery., strangulation and homicide. The burglary and robbery-related arrests were included as part of this operation are individuals with a history of violence. Various types of ammunition and weapons were recovered today, including an AR-15, double-barreled shotgun, and multiple handguns.
Now Hiring: Deputy Sheriffs - No Experience Needed
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The Philadelphia Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff from applicants without previous law-enforcement experience. This is an entry-level position, where new hires will learn and become certified in both Civil and Criminal enforcement within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Employees learn to transport prisoners from State, County, City and courthouse institutions, provide protection for courthouse and judicial staff, and public safety for all judicial facilities, and maintain custody of prisoners during legal proceedings.
This work involves regular exposure to unpredictable conditions and physical effort is frequently required. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher-level deputy sheriff.
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