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Office of Public Safety

Uniting community and government to create safe communities, reduce violence, enact criminal justice reform, and support returning citizens.

Office of Public Safety

What we do

The Office of Public Safety (OPS) was established by executive order in 2024 by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. We coordinate cross-departmental efforts to promote public safety and provide input to City agencies on matters like resource deployment, policy formulation, and stakeholder engagement.

OPS oversees the following offices:

OPS partners closely with the Managing Director's Office. We also provide strategic coordination and support for the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia Fire Department, the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Prisons.

Share your community events with OPS

Residents and community groups can share upcoming public events with our office or request the attendance of a OPS staff member.

Events

  • Oct
    14
    Division of Safe Neighborhoods Peace Walk
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    North 23rd Street & West Diamond street, N 23rd St & W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA

    Division of Safe Neighborhoods Peace Walk

    October 14, 2025
    6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, 1 hour
    North 23rd Street & West Diamond street, N 23rd St & W Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
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    For more information email Mary.Palmer@phila.gov
  • Oct
    18
    Pedal For Peace Bike Ride & Resource Fair
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm
    McPherson Square Library, 601 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA

    Pedal For Peace Bike Ride & Resource Fair

    October 18, 2025
    11:00 am to 3:00 pm, 4 hours
    McPherson Square Library, 601 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, USA
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    5 Mile bike ride for children and adults: ride begins at 11:00am, gathering begins at 10:30am. Resource fair will follow from 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Oct
    21
    Screening of "A Hope That Lights the Way" hosted by #TouchGrassPhilly in partnership with OPS Division of Safe Neighborhoods
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA

    Screening of "A Hope That Lights the Way" hosted by #TouchGrassPhilly in partnership with OPS Division of Safe Neighborhoods

    October 21, 2025
    6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, 2 hours
    Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock St, Philadelphia, PA 19127, USA
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    RSVP is encouraged but not required.
    This 80-minute documentary highlights powerful, real-life stories of individuals who have overcome the impacts of gun violence, sharing messages of resilience, healing, and hope.
    A Q&A with the production team and featured participants will follow the screening.
    🎬 Watch the trailer to learn more about the film and its inspiring message.

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