On Tuesday, January 6th 2016 Mayor Jim Kenney swore in the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Richard Ross at Central High School, Ross’ alma mater.
About to watch our next @PhillyPolice Commissioner Richard Ross be sworn in at his alma mater, Central High #PHL2016 pic.twitter.com/xQatry8zyK
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) January 5, 2016
.@PhillyPolice Dept sets the tone for the city and Ross will serve this city with dignity & respect for all #PHL2016 pic.twitter.com/J4KqZnSarV
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) January 5, 2016
Mayor Kenny spoke very highly of Commissioner Ross and the “quiet confidence” he instills in those who work with him.
.@PhillyPolice Dept sets the tone for the city and Ross will serve this city with dignity & respect for all #PHL2016 pic.twitter.com/J4KqZnSarV
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) January 5, 2016
Commissioner Richard Ross thanked his family, friends, colleagues and spoke about his experience and growth through the Philadelphia public school system. Ross shared a childhood story of a burglary at his home when he was about 10 years old that was stopped, partially thanks to the action of attentive neighbors. As Commissioner Ross said, if police and the communities they serve come together for a common purpose, we will be safe and more effective.
“We can’t be afraid to show people who we really are and the work we do.” –@PhillyPolice Commissioner Ross #PHL2016 pic.twitter.com/u50LqOMF5H
— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) January 5, 2016
Congratulations Commissioner Ross! The city of Philadelphia is glad to have you on board!
Congratulations to our new @PhillyPolice Commissioner, Richard Ross! #PHL2016 pic.twitter.com/b2Hr60wFgT
— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) January 5, 2016
To see highlights from the event, check out this great piece on the ceremony by ABC 6.