Kevin Bethel to be sworn in as Philadelphia police commissioner

Bethel most recently served as chief of school safety for the School District of Philadelphia

• Jan 2, 2024

What does Philadelphia expect from Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel?

Pastor Carl Day and other activists battling gun violence want the new Philadelphia mayor and police commissioner to engage with community leaders and groups and develop neighborhood safety plans.

• Jan 2, 2024

From "humble beginnings" to City Hall: How Cherelle Parker became Philly's next mayor

During her tenure as mayor, Cherelle Parker says her goal is to make Philadelphia the "safest, cleanest, greenest big city in the nation."

• Jan 2, 2024

Mayor-elect Parker names chief public safety director, acting fire commissioner

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Thursday named Adam Geer as the city's chief public safety director and Craig Murphy as acting fire commissioner.

• Dec 28, 2023

What to know about Kevin Bethel, Philadelphia's next police commissioner

Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city.

• Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Bethel named Philadelphia's next police commissioner by Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker

Bethel, a West Philadelphia native, says he's honored to take the job and is ready to keep the city safe

• Nov 22, 2023

Watch: Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker names Kevin Bethel as next Philadelphia police commissioner

Kevin Bethel is a former Philadelphia police deputy commissioner and a native of the city. He'll take over as the city's top cop in 2024.

• Nov 22, 2023

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker names Kevin Bethel next Philadelphia police commissioner

Parker said Bethel will take over as Philadelphia's top cop in 2024.

• Nov 22, 2023

Kevin Bethel named Philadelphia's next police commissioner

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker on Wednesday named Kevin Bethel as Philadelphia's next police commissioner.

• Nov 22, 2023