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Table Of Contents
- Report a crime or concern
- 1.1. Abuse and harassment
- 1.1.1. Get a restraining order
- 1.1.2. Get help with domestic violence
- 1.1.3. Report child abuse or neglect
- 1.1.4. Report elder abuse
- 1.2. Discrimination and unfair practices
- 1.2.1. File a complaint about criminal record discrimination in employment
- 1.2.2. File a complaint about employment discrimination
- 1.2.3. File a complaint about housing or property discrimination
- 1.2.4. File a complaint about pre-employment testing for marijuana
- 1.2.5. File a complaint about public accommodations discrimination
- 1.2.6. File a complaint about unfair rental practices
- 1.2.7. Report a hate incident
- 1.3. Environment and city upkeep
- 1.3.1. Report a sanitation code violation
- 1.3.2. Report graffiti
- 1.3.3. Report illegal dumping
- 1.4. Fraud, waste, and wrongdoing
- 1.5. Report a scam or consumer threat
- 1.6. Submit a tip to the police
- 1.1. Abuse and harassment
- Police
- Prisons, incarcerated people, and returning citizens
- Get a copy of a public safety report
- Get help resolving a conflict with a neighbor
- Report for jury duty
- Search civil case dockets
- Voting
1. Report a crime or concern
If you know or suspect that a crime is being committed you can report it to the City.
1.1. Abuse and harassment
Resources to help those suffering from various forms of abuse and harassment, including physical, economic, and emotional.
1.1.1. Get a restraining order
Find out who can file for a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, what it covers, and where to go if you need one.
1.1.2. Get help with domestic violence
Information and resources for people who are impacted by domestic violence.
1.1.3. Report child abuse or neglect
Call the Department of Human Services (DHS) hotline at +1 (215) 683-6100 to report suspected abuse or neglect of children. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1.1.4. Report elder abuse
When and how to report elder abuse in Philadelphia.
1.2. Discrimination and unfair practices
Information on the forms of discrimination and unfair practices that are illegal in Philadelphia.
1.2.1. File a complaint about criminal record discrimination in employment
How to file a complaint if you believe an employer illegally asked about your criminal background during the job application process.
1.2.2. File a complaint about employment discrimination
How to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced employment discrimination.
1.2.3. File a complaint about housing or property discrimination
How to file a complaint if you believe you were discriminated against in regard to housing or property.
1.2.4. File a complaint about pre-employment testing for marijuana
How to file a complaint if you’ve been asked to submit to pre-employment testing for marijuana.
1.2.5. File a complaint about public accommodations discrimination
How to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced public accommodations discrimination.
1.2.6. File a complaint about unfair rental practices
How to file a complaint about retaliation or other unfair rental practices by a landlord.
1.2.7. Report a hate incident
Learn about the difference between hate crimes and bias incidents and how to report hate in Philadelphia.
1.3. Environment and city upkeep
Learn how to report graffiti, illegal dumping, and other issues with the city’s upkeep.
1.3.1. Report a sanitation code violation
You can report sanitation code violations to the City. Violators may be fined.
1.3.2. Report graffiti
How to report graffiti to be removed.
1.3.3. Report illegal dumping
How to report illegal dumping whenever you see it.
1.4. Fraud, waste, and wrongdoing
Learn how to report wrongdoing in City government, non-compliance on contracts, and other issues.
1.4.1. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts
How to report possible fraud, abuse, safety issues, or waste on contracts to the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).
1.4.2. Report wrongdoing in City government
How to report possible unethical or illegal activities within City government to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
1.5. Report a scam or consumer threat
Report unfair, predatory, or deceptive scams or consumer threats for investigation.
1.6. Submit a tip to the police
Instructions on how to submit an anonymous tip to the police via text, phone, email, or using an online form.
2. Police
Get services related to the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD).
2.1. Become a police officer
Job information and steps to take if you want to become a Philadelphia police officer.
2.2. File a complaint against a Philadelphia police officer
How to file a complaint when you think a Philadelphia police officer has acted unprofessionally and caused harm.
2.3. Find a police station
How to find police stations within Philadelphia.
2.4. Recommend a police officer for commendation
How to say a police officer is doing a great job.
3. Prisons, incarcerated people, and returning citizens
Find information on contacting or visiting an incarcerated person, getting reentry support, and more.
3.1. Finding and contacting incarcerated people
Learn how to locate, visit, or contact an incarcerated person.
3.1.1. Contact an incarcerated person by mail
How to send mail to an incarcerated person in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.
3.1.2. Locate an incarcerated person
Find the location of an incarcerated person in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons.
3.1.3. Send clothes to an incarcerated person
Incarcerated people in the Philadelphia prison system can receive clothing through the commissary or a clothing exchange.
3.1.4. Send funds to an incarcerated person
Friends and family members can send funds to incarcerated people. They can then use the funds to make calls or commissary purchases.
3.1.5. Visit an incarcerated person
How to visit an incarcerated person in a Philadelphia Department of Prisons facility.
3.2. Get connected with reentry support
If you were incarcerated, the Office of Reentry Partnerships can connect you with services and support.
3.3. Get notified when an incarcerated person is released
How to sign up for «PA SAVIN», a service that will notify you if an incarcerated person is released or transferred from jail or prison.
3.4. Volunteer at a prison
Volunteers with the Philadelphia Department of Prisons help provide educational and spiritual support to incarcerated people.
4. Get a copy of a public safety report
How to request a copy of public safety records, including police, fire, traffic crash, and emergency medical services (EMS) reports.
5. Get help resolving a conflict with a neighbor
How to get help resolving a dispute that has not escalated to violence and is not being litigated in court.
6. Report for jury duty
Learn about how to respond to a summons to report for jury duty.
7. Search civil case dockets
How to find information about City of Philadelphia civil court cases.
8. Voting
Find out where you can vote and what’s on your ballot.
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