Graduation held for Philadelphia Police Department's newest recruits

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Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:56PM
Graduation held for Philadelphia Police Department's newest recruits

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The newest class of police recruits will soon hit the streets to protect and serve Philadelphia's citizens.

121 graduated on Friday morning in North Philadelphia.

They will enter service with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel attended the ceremony inside the Performing Arts Center at Temple University.

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