Philadelphia PD names Tamyra Ramsey acting director of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Police Department has announced its new hire for acting director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Tamyra Ramsey, a West Philadelphia native, is known for her ability to spur creativity inside companies, peacefully resolving conflict, and building transformational change, the department stated.
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She received her bachelor's from George Mason University, a certificate in DEI from the Wisconsin School of Business, and is working on her master's in urban health at Drexel University.

Ramsey will hold the position of acting director until a permanent replacement is found, officials added.
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This news comes just weeks after Leslie Marant left the role as the police department's first-ever diversity, equity, and inclusion officer.

Police officials cited restructuring within the department for Marant's departure.
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