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Philadelphia's Law Enforcement
- Uniformed and responsible for providing law-enforcement services daily within the city's limits. -
Local Law Enforcement:
Employed by municipal, county, or public authorities, operating under state law.Philadelphia Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
City of Philadelphia
Jurisdiction:
Philadelphia's city limits
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for the City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Sheriff's Office
Officer Title:
Deputy Sheriff
Governing Body:
Philadelphia's Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
Philadelphia County
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Provides city hall security, court security, serves warrants and evictions, and transports prisoners
Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Philadelphia Housing Authority
Jurisdiction:
PHA properties
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for Philadelphia Housing Authority properties
SEPTA Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
South Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Agency
Jurisdiction:
SEPTA's transit system
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for SEPTA's tansit services
Delaware River Port Authority Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Delaware River Port Authority
Jurisdiction:
DRPA's transit system
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for DRPA's toll bridges and the PATCO High Speedline in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
State Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by state government.Pennsylvania State Constables
Officer Title:
Constable
Governing Body:
Independently Elected
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce court orders, transport prisoners, provide courtroom security, and private security
Pennsylvania State Police
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Federal Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by federal government.Federal Protective Service
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Specialist
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Federal government facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Protect federally owned and leased facilities.
US Customs and Border Protection
Officer Title:
CBP Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
US Ports of Entry
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations. US Border protection. Perform investigative traffic stops for immigration or federal law violations.
US Coast Guard
Officer Title:
Officer
Governing Body:
US Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
All US Waterways
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce federal regulations on US waterways
Department of the Navy: Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Department of the Navy
Jurisdiction:
Navy installations
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services to Navy installations
Veterans Affairs Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction:
VA Grounds
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services fo VA Medical Centers and other facilities operated by VA
Amtrak Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Amtrak
Jurisdiction:
Amtrak's property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Varies
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Amtrak facilities and train track right of ways
Federal Reserve: Law Enforcement Unit - Third District
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Officer
Governing Body:
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Jurisdiction:
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Protect Federal Reserve Bank property, personnel, and operations
United States Mint Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
United States Mint
Jurisdiction:
US Mint facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for US Mint facilities
National Park Service
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Ranger
Governing Body:
United States Department of the Interior
Jurisdiction:
U.S. National Park System
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Manages and protects units of the National Park System
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Refuge Law Enforcement
Officer Title:
Federal Wildlife Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Interior
Jurisdiction:
National Wildlife Refuge System
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for US Fish and Wildlife Service National Refuges, with an emphasis on conservation laws
United States Postal Inspection Service: Postal Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
United States Postal Service
Jurisdiction:
Postal facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for postal buildings, personnel, property, mail, and mail-in-transit
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Page last updated: September 12, 2026