BE ON THE LOOKOUT! On 10/31/24 at 12:00am Officer Tommy Lewis responded to a call for a person screaming behind the mini station. Under the south street moon, the officer was bit by an unknown carnivorous creature. Officer Mel Brooks rushed to the aid of his partner to discover that his eyes became a bright yellow green and his bones began to rip through his now fur-covered skin. Officer Tommy Lewis was last scene roaming the street with pointy ears, a long snout, sharp fangs and a bushy tail. If you see him approach with caution!! He will feed you candy!! Happy Halloween! 🐺 🌙 #Halloween #Phillypd #PhillyPolice #Werewolf #communitypolicing

⬆️ DON’T BE A CLOWN 🤡 THIS HALLOWEEN! DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER!!!! In 2022, 39% of fatal car crashes on Halloween in the United States involved drunk drivers, according to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 👉Plan Ahead and Never Drive Impaired: If you plan to drink on Halloween, make a plan and do not get behind the wheel of a car or any recreational vehicle, including bikes, golf carts, or ATVs. 👉Report Impaired Drivers Immediately: If you see a suspected impaired driver, alert law enforcement right away. With children and pedestrians flooding the streets, there’s no margin for error. #HalloweenSafety #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Safety #DUI #Halloween #drunkdriving

Halloween Safety Tips to share with the kids! 👇 👇 👇 🎃 Stay in groups! Don’t trick or treat alone! 👻 Look both ways when crossing the street! 🦇 Avoid dark houses or areas! 👹 Carry a flash light or a light stick so you are visible- or consider wearing reflective clothing 🧛‍♀️Make-up is better than a mask because it allows you to see clearly! 🍫 Don’t eat any unwrapped candy or treats! 💀 Call 9-1-1 🚓 if you think you or someone else may be in danger! Have fun and be safe! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Safety #halloweensafety #Community #TrickORTreat

Incase you missed the trick-or-treat this past Saturday, stop by the mini station at 905 South Street on Halloween from 4pm-8pm for some candy, coloring books and stickers for the kids! Officer Tommy Lewis may even be in costume and the Ghoul Mobile will be out front! #HappyHalloween #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

“Safety through empowerment, change through action” Highlights from this months Community Safety and Empowerment Event hosted by @bad_mmama @phillypolice @qvnaorg and @sweatfitness ! Thank you for all who came out, donated or contributed! #Safety #empowerment #DomesticViolence #Community #Phillypolice #Phillypd

It was a beautiful day with lots of happy faces and some spooky ones too! Great event on South Street! Thanks to @southstreetphilly for hosting “Skeletons on South”! #PhillyPolice #SouthStreetPHL #PhillyPD #Halloween #CommunityPolicing

Officer Lombardo loves when the dogs are out! Especially when they are in costume! #SkeletonsOnSouth #SouthStreetPHL #PhillyPolice #Dogs

This Saturday @407 South Street and Halloween night @ 905 South Street the police will be distributing candy and goodies for the kids! We hope to see you there! *PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE FROM 2nd and LOMBARD TO 407 SOUTH STREET

The South Street Mini Station wishes Officer Tony Forest best of luck as he leaves the Philadelphia Police Department to embark on a new journey. Thank you for your 10 years of service and commitment to the city and thank you for all that you did for South Street and the local communities! You will be missed! Photo # 1 & 2 by @southstreetsam

The South Street Mini Station’s Winter Clothing Drive starts today! Help us spread the warmth by dropping off new or gently used men’s, woman’s, and children’s winter clothes! Collecting: Hats Gloves Scarfs Sweats Coats Socks (must be new) And more! Drop off 24/7 to 905 South Street or email Police.SouthStreet_Station@Phila.Gov to arrange for pick up! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Community #CommunityPolicing

The South Street Mini Station will be collecting Halloween candy for treat or treaters. Drop off anytime at 905 South Street! Police will be distributing candy at the following dates/time/location: October 26 @ 2nd and Lombard from 12-4pm October 31st @ 905 South Street from 4-8pm *ALL CANDY MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING, NO OPEN BAGS, NO HOMEMADE TREATS* Thank you for helping us spread some Halloween fun!

Nebinger Elementary “Walk, Bike, & Roll to School” day was a success! Local police, parents, school staff and community leaders joined students as they walked, biked, and rolled to school! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #nebingerschool #nebingerelementary #community #CommunityPolicing

THIS SATURDAY! October 12th from 12pm-3pm @ Sweat Fitness (700 E. Passyunk) The Philadelphia Police Department is partnering with MMA champion Jamie Miller ( @bad_mmama ) , @qvnaorg and @sweatfitness , @womanagainstabuse & more to host a Community Safety and Self-Empowerment workshop! The event is open to everyone of all ages, but SPOTS ARE LIMITED. So, RSVP today so you don’t miss out! empowerforchange-tickets.eventbrite.com/

Happy birthday to Officer Frank “Roz” Roesner who is always the life of the party around here at the mini station! Today we celebrate you! If you see him out on the street today be sure to wish him a happy birthday!🎁🎂🎊

Everyone loves the @phillypolice horses on South Street! #PhillyPolice #MountedPatrol #Horses

Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of our friends, family and community members who celebrate!

Coffee with a cop! Thanks @starbucks for hosting!

Officer Frank Roesner with Gritty! Did you know that there’s a @phillypolice Hockey team? Did you know that South Streets very own Frank Roesner plays on the team? You can support the team by purchasing @ppdhockey gear on the link below: https://www.brandedblueline.com/collections/philadelphia-police-department-ice-hockey

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 12th from 12pm-3pm @ Sweat Fitness (700 E. Passyunk) The Philadelphia Police Department is partnering with MMA champion Jamie Miller ( @bad_mmama ) , @qvnaorg and @sweatfitness , @womanagainstabuse & more to host a Community Safety and Self-Empowerment workshop! The event is open to everyone of all ages, but SPOTS ARE LIMITED. So, RSVP today so you don’t miss out! empowerforchange-tickets.eventbrite.com/

Officer of the Month Awards were given to to following officers for their outstanding performance and dedication to the community- Officer Joe Lombardo Officer Frank Roesner Officer Gus Padilla Thank you for your service and thank you to @bvneighbors and @qvnaorg for joining us to honor these officers! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Community

South Street Officers and Friends of the Mini Station participated in the 10th Annual Project Blue Light Memorial bike ride on Saturday to raise awareness for mental health in policing. This years ride was dedicated to Captain Brian Hartzell who died by suicide. He will never be forgotten. “It’s not how they died, it’s how they lived” #WeRideFor9 #MentalHealth

Happy National Woman in Law Enforcement day! Pictured: #1 Officer Basquill patrolling South Street 📸 @southstreetsam #2 & #3 Officer Murray and Zerr checking on a local business #4 Officer Hocine patrolling PSA-1 Thank you for your service and dedication! #PhillyPolice #Phillypd #womaninlawenforcement #CommunityPolicing

“Join and Change” South Street Officer Tommy Lewis recently sat down with @qvnaorg Executive Director Louis Bartholomew for an interview. Officer Lewis has been working on South Street for over 28 years! Check it out above or at https://www.qvna.org/queen-village-quarterly-crier and hear all about Tommy’s love for Halloween, horror, comic books and the community! #humanizingthebadge #PhillyPolice #PhillyPd #QueenVillage #SouthStreet #CommunityPolicing

The 10th Annual Project Blue Light Memorial Bike Ride is coming up! This is a chance for officers, their family, and their friends to raise awareness for mental health in policing and support those that keep us safe! Free to ride! 10 or 20 mile route!

Another illegal bike removed from the streets! #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice

Community is what it’s all about! South Street Officers provided a friendly escort on @septaphilly to the youth at the Courtyard Summer Camp so that they could get from the neighborhood to City Hall. Thank you @qvnaorg for inviting the officers to be part of this!

Please join us on Thursday 8/8 from 5PM till 9PM for South Streets own version of National Night Out! There will be food trucks, venders, give-aways, live music, police horses and more! Hope to see you all there for a family friendly event!

3rd District South Street Officer Sanders and Gregorio stopped by Mario Lanza Park during their patrols to make sure everyone was safe. They also enjoyed catching a few minutes of the movie on their lunch break. It’s great to see fun activities happening in the community!

A few photos from this months mentorship program! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Mentorship #YouthEngagment #CommunityPolicing

The 3rd District’s Balls and Bubbles event was a major success! Thank you to everyone who donated! The kids were so happy and it was a great opportunity to bridge the gap between our youth and law enforcement. #communityengagement #CommunityPolicing #PhillyPD #youthengagement #PhillyPolice

Loud music, reckless driving, unregistered vehicle….. So long and goodnight. #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #PPA

GUN ARREST: On 7/14/24 at approximately 10:42PM, Officer Duffy #7441 was on patrol on his police issued dirt-bike when he encountered a male armed with a firearm. An investigation ensued, resulting in the male being arrested for carrying a firearm without a license on city streets (Violation of the Uniform Firearms Act). The firearm was loaded with 12 live rounds and was previously reported stolen. Great work by Officer Duffy recovering a stolen firearm off of the streets and out of the hands of an unlicensed offender! Thank you for making our streets safer! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Arrest #CrimePrevention #CrimeAlert

July 4th, 2024 🇺🇸 📸: @southstreetsam #SouthStreet #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice

Please help us honor and remember Officer Lynniece Hill #2390 !! If you would like to donate, please drop off sports balls and bubbles at the 3rd Police District (11th and Wharton) or the South Street Mini Station (905 South Street) by July 18th. Police will be distributing these to youth at various locations on July 19th! ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 🎾 🫧 🫧 🫧 What is balls and bubbles?!?! Read 👇 Balls and Bubbles is an annual event for the youth in the community we service as Police Officers. Police Officer Lynniece Smith #2390 started this event July 2023 shortly before she passed away July 14th, 2023 while on duty. P/O Smith #2390 was dedicated to each and every community she has served. She was very passionate about the youth and always wanted to make sure the youth was given different things to keep them out of trouble such as an assortment of sports balls and bubbles. There was nothing she would not do for the youth or community. Police Officer Lynniece Smith #2390 wore her badge proudly and honored the oath she took to honor, service and integrity. In honor and dedication of Police Officer Lynniece Smith #2390 the 3rd Police District will be continuing Balls and Bubbles. #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice #Community #CommunityPolicing

Blasting loud music, recklessly driving through red lights & attempting to evade police-Not a great idea, especially when the vehicle is unregistered……. Cost: 3K in fines and impoundment. Obeying traffic laws and city ordinances: PRICELESS #PhillyPolice #PhillyPolice #Ppa

July 3, 2024 / South Street Detail 📸: @southstreetsam Thank you for capturing some of philly’s finest! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #SouthStreet #Philly

Wishing everyone a fun and safe July 4th ! #IndependenceDay #USA #Merica

A special thanks to @selcuksalkucuk and @ramizphiladelphia for hosting a fundraising event to benefit the “Friends of the South Street Mini Station.” The funds raised will help the “friends” pay for repairs to the mini station. What is the “Friends of the Mini Station” ? The Friends of the South Street Police Mini-Station, “Friends,” is a partnership of local community and business groups working together to further develop cooperation among the police, the residents, the South Street Police Detail Alliance, and the business community. The Friends’ goal is to enhance the quality of life and economic viability of our neighborhoods, by raising the level of public safety through police-community vigilance and through law enforcement, to reduce the incidents of crime and increase the citizens’ sense of security. Through the Friends, we support a common goal of safety and security through cooperation. #Community #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #SouthstreetPHL

Arrest Update-Multiple Clearance Commercial Burglaries On 6/19/24 while on patrol, police observed a male with an active warrant from South Detectives. Male was arrested and charged with the following commercial burglaries all occurring in PSA-1 of the 3rd District: 7XX E Passyunk Ave, 1/16/24 7XX S 2nd St, 4/12/24 7XX S 4th St, 5/10/24 6XX South St, 5/21/24 7XX E Passyunk Ave, 5/31/24 (Attempt) 7XX S 4th St, 6/4/24 #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Police recently attended the Courtyard Mentor Network’s “family day”. This was an opportunity for police and other mentors to meet the parents/guardians and families of the youth they have been mentoring for over a year now. Officers gave out water ice along with crime prevention and informational packets. Lt. Ricci spoke to kids and parents about summer curfew and safety. Special thanks to Whole Foods for providing dinner! #YouthEngagement #Mentorship #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Community #CommunityPolicing

Dirtbikes on South Street!……. The legal kind!! Officer Lacca and Clark on patrol this weekend. #BikeLife #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Happy Eid al-Adha to our friends, community members and local police officers who celebrate! #eidmubarak #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!

On 6/14/24 , at approx 9:12PM, South Police Divisions Violent Crime Reduction Team was in the area of 9XX S. 4th street when they recovered an illegally altered firearm, equipped with an automatic switch, from an unlicensed offender. The firearm was loaded with 1 round in the chamber and 12 rounds in the magazine. Great work by police getting these illegal guns off of the streets and keeping our neighborhoods safer! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #SouthPhiladelphia #QueenVillage

Hey @woolly_mammoth_philly ! Thanks for the idea! Mario Lanza Park Kid Fest Bike Ride 2024 #RockyBalboa #CommunityPolicing #BikeRide #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Thank you to the Friends of Mario Lanza Park for inviting the local police to Kid Fest 24’! The officers had a great time handing out stickers to the kids and participating in the bike ride! #bikeride #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Community #CommunityPolicing

Saturday, 6-9-24. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #SouthStreet

Yesterday Jamie Colleen Miller 👉 @bad_mmama met with Bella Vista President and Friends of the Mini Statjon board member Eugene Desyatnik and South Street Commanding Officer Lt. Ricci to share her story of the help that she recieved many years ago from the mini station and @phillypolice . Jamie is a retired professional MMA fighter, domestic violence advocate and keynote speaker. Community engagement collaborations coming soon! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Community #communityengagement #Domesticviolence https://linktr.ee/jamie.colleen?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAab9TVKfdpZsx-e494Cfhe9esQ5TZat9V_8QuRfDVyRrojPMOlaPuxumkeg_aem_AcRVbKK3IRbBV6UgngG20d-GAp1PlOd5ea6XaggwmqUS0aoPmRPckDOMehXUBQsDldzJakH_fp1jqB2HMBohlq-W

If you are thinking about driving your off road vehicle to South Street this weekend please think twice! Saturday 6/1 #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Officers Tommy Lewis checked on @starrgardenplayground and brought some popcorn samples for the kids thanks to our friends at @popcornforthepeople ! The kids can’t wait till he comes back! He’s become thier favorite local police officer! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #ParksandRec #BuildingRelationships #Community #CommunityPolicing @phillypolice @philaparkandrec

Please follow the rules of the road and respect the neighborhood and business district! 👇👇👇👇 1. Blasting music from a vehicle that can be heard a block away from is a violation of the motor vehicle code and city ordinance. 2. It is illegal to block your license plate with duct tape or obscure it in any way. 3. You must have a valid motorcycle license plate to operate a motorcycle in Pennsylvania. #SouthStreet #PhillyPolice #phillypd #PPA

South Street officers walked the neighborhood with interns from Penn State Abington and the Community College of Philadelphia’s Criminal Justice Program and distributed crime prevention flyers. They also checked in on a few local businesses!

Sunday night, another illegal (unregistered) bike was removed from the streets by police. These three wheeled motorcycles are street legal but just like a car or a regular motorcycle they must be registered and you must have a drivers license to operate them! #Slingshot #Motorcycle #southstreet #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice

We remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

Three illegal bike confiscations on South Street Saturday night. Fines issued. One driver arrested for an outstanding warrant. The message from the @phillypolice is clear. The nuisance and dangerous riding of illegal vehicles will not be tolerated on South Street. #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Safety #MDW #SouthStreet #southstreetphilly #SouthStreetPHL #Atv #Dirtbike

Dirt bikes and ATV’s are not allowed on Philadelphia streets or sidewalks! These bikes operate recklessly and are a major nuisance to businesses and the community! #SouthStreet #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

“During weekends, decisions on the barricades will be made on a nightly basis, Lt. Ricci said. This weekend, he plans on monitoring the holiday crowds, and any nuisance behavior before making a call, he said. I’ll be out there this weekend. and it will be a feeling I get: ‘OK, we have to shut them down.” Source: https://www.inquirer.com/entertainment/south-street-closure-headhouse-district-police-20240524.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=android&utm_campaign=app_android_article_share&utm_content=PRQ2SPOIHVA55F6HC263UKZQFA #PhillyPolice #SouthStreet #PhillyPD #Safety #Philadelphia

Great time at movie night in @cianfrani_park ! Thanks to the 3rd District and Friends of Cianfrani Park for sponsoring a great evening! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #SouthPhilly #Community

Lt. Ricci met with residents along Lombard street to talk about traffic safety and neighborhood concerns. Ideas were shared and relationships were built. It’s great to see the police and the community working together towards solutions! #PhillyPd #Community #CommunityPolicing #Safety #PhillyPolice

Did you know that May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ? When you or your loved one decide to seek help, knowing where to turn can be tricky. Use this resource map to help you figure out your options. #MentalHealth #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Happy Mothers Day weekend to all the moms, grandmoms, aunts and caregivers givers out there! FUN FACT: Did you know that a Philadelphian was responsible for founding Mother’s Day here in the U.S? #MothersDay #PhillyPolice #HappyMothersDay

Community stakeholders stopped by the mini station this week to present the following officers with the South Street Officer of the Month Award for their dedication and outstanding service! February- Officer Tommy Lewis March- Officer Natalie Murray Great work and thank you to @ramizphiladelphia for sponsoring this program! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Community

So great to see that @jimssouthstreet is back! Congratulations to Ken and his crew! 📸 #1 by @southstreetsam #SouthStreetPHL #PhillyPolice #JimsSteaks #JimsSteaksSouthStreet

Today, officers from the 3rd District and the South Street Mini Station participated in “walk and bike to school day” with students and parents from @nebingerelementary. Afterwards, a bicycle rack donated by @qvnaorg and the local police was unveiled! What a great morning! #Community #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice

Sometimes officers fight crime, sometimes they watch your dog while you use the Port-a-potty. Either way, they enjoy serving the community. Officer Arabadzhi to the rescue! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Community #communityservice #CommunityPolicing

South Street Officer Thomas Lewis and his partner Officer Mel Brooks stopped by Star Garden Park yesterday to conduct a safety check and had a fun time interacting with the kids. Together, these two officers have a combined 50 plus years of service and they still haven’t forgotten how important it is to take the time to interact positively with our youth. The kids can’t wait till they come back! Great work guys! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #StarrGarden #ParksandRec #CommunityPolicing

Nice bike. Next time don’t ride it on the streets. -South Street Mini Station #SouthStreetPHL #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Philly Police are increasing efforts to confiscate illegal dirt bikes and ATVs. If you are caught riding one on the streets or sidewalks of Philadelphia you will receive a fine and your bike will be confiscated! South Street will be no exception! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

On 4/24 after 12:00am a carjacking attempt occurred on the 600 block of Passyunk Avenue. The victim was able to get away and the suspect fled. Please follow these safety tips: ~Be aware of carjacking hotspots like areas with poor lighting or around ATM’s. ~keep in mind that you are more vulnerable when you are getting in an out of your vehicle or when you are stopped at a red light. Always be aware of your surroundings! ~Park in well lit areas. ~Drive with windows and doors locked , especially late at night! ~Leave a space between your vehicle and the car in front of you incase you need to pull away. ~Avoid texting or distractions when you are parked or stopped and inside of your vehicle! ~Watch out for the “bump & run” - where a carjacker bumps your vehicle on purpose so that you get out to exchange information or access your vehicles damage. (if in an auto accident that seems suspicious you can call 911, put your flashers on, and drive to a safe, well it space or a police station) #CrimePrevention #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Crime #Carjacking

Last week, 3rd District South Street Officers participated in the KB Foundations Courtyard Mentor Network. In this months program, officers and mentees learned the importance of skin care, identifying skin cancer/skin concerns, and how to suture. Thank you @phillyskinandlaser for giving police and the youth an important and fun lesson! The evening ended with pizza supplied by local @phillypolice Next months program- round 2 of yoga! #Police #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #mentorship #youthengagement #Community #CommunityPolicing #Skincare

Police and a few community members did some sprucing up! Getting ready for the summer season! #QueenVillage #BellaVista #SocietyHill #SouthStreet #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Community

CRIME ALERT: On 4/24 at approximately 12:44am an attempted robbery of a scooter occurred near 10th and South. The offenders chased the victim several blocks on their dirtbikes where they then shot him. Please review your camera footage and contact police if you believe you believe that you have any footage that may be helpful to police. Additionally, anyone with any information on this crime can contact the tip line at 215-686-TIPS.

Not only do South Street Officers patrol the area, they regularly enjoy checking in with and supporting local @southstreetphilly businesses! @mahalohawaiianbbqphilly @samshawstreatery @ramizphiladelphia Olympia II photo by @southstreetsam

Happy Passover to our friends, officers and neighbors who celebrate. #Passover2024 #PhillyPd

To close out National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week we would like to recognize three of our South Division Police Dispatchers and thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping our officers safe! Pictured: Dispatcher Courtney Trodden, Dispatcher Brian Quinn, Dispatcher Lindsey Shoeniger. #PhillyPD #policedispatcher #PhillyPolice #dispatcherappreciationweek

Thank you to @qvnaorg, @queenvillagebicycles & members of the community for supplying the South Street Mini Station with 3 new police bikes! With the weather getting warmer, bike patrols will increase in the area so that officers can have closer community contact and increased visibility. Bike patrols are relatively silent, and this allows police officers to show up without being announced to deter and stop crime and nuisance behaviors. #BikePatrol #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice

Officer Dallas Drummond, the South Division Retail Theft Investigator was awarded the Philadelphia Police Partnership Award by Target team leaders for his dedication and hard work on the South Division Retail Theft Initiative. Thank you @target for recognizing Officer Drummond and thank you to the officer for his outstanding work! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #Partnership

Kyle Schwarber stopped by the 3rd Police District on Tuesday and met with Philadelphia Police Officers. Officers enjoyed lunch provided by @schwarbersneighborhoodheroes and appreciated Kyle taking the time to show his support for local law enforcement. Thank you to the Philly Police Foundation for setting this up! #Phillies #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #neighborhoodheros

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! Thank you to all of the hardworking dispatchers in @PhillyPolice !! We appreciate you! Pictured: PPD Dispatcher Brian Quinn #PhillyPolice #Phillypd #911dispatcher #telecommunicatorsweek

A commercial burglary happened last night at 7XX S. 2nd Street. Above are some safety tips and resources available to businesses. If you own or manage a business and would like a business security assessment please contact your local police district or the South Street Mini Station! #CrimePrevention #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD

Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? Autism Awareness Month is a month-long observance focused on raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, what it means to be autistic, how to support autistic people, and the difficulties and discrimination that autistic people face. In honor of Autism Awareness Month we want to give a shout out to our awesome neighbors @popcornforthepeople located at the old Wawa at the corner of 9th and South Streets. Popcorn for the People is a non-profit established to create meaningful employment opportunities for autistic adults and the disabled community. While you can’t purchase popcorn from this factory location, the popcorn is available online and in a growing number of local @wawa stores as well as @lff.stadium Buy some delicious popcorn and help support the cause! #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #PopcornforthePeople #Autism #autismawareness

What a great day yesterday on South Street at Suplexmania! Great crowds, lots of families and tourists! Everyone had a blast including the South Street police officers! Great job @suplex.svw and thank you for hosting. #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Suplexmania

The second cleanup of the day was also a success! Officers and residents spruced up @bainbridgegreen! Thanks @qvnaorg for organizing! #QueenVillage #Community #CommunityPolicing #SpringCleaning #PhillyPd #Phillypolice

Bella Vista Community Clean up at @palumboreccenter and @cianfrani_park ! #BellaVista #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice #Cleanup #cleanupday #Community #Community policing

The 3rd District PSA-1 Monthly Meeting is tomorrow! Come meet your local police and stay up to date on crime and neighborhood issues! #PhillyPolice #Phillypd #Community #CommunityPolicing

Tomorrow! Coffee with a cop at the Target of South Philadelphia! Come grab a cup of coffee, meet your local 3rd district and South Street officers and receive some great informational material! #CoffeeWithACop #phillyPd #PhillyPolice #CommunityPolicing #CommunityEngagment #Target

Happy Easter everyone! #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice #HappyEaster #SouthStreetPHL

Great job by Officer Tommy Lewis who went out of his way to deliver some Easter baskets to children in the community! 28 years of service and he still hasn’t forgotten what this job is all about- community! Thank you Tommy! #CommunityPolicing #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice

Starting March 27th at 12:01am Philadelphia residents with Hyundai or Kia models 2012-2022 can go to your nearest police district and obtain free wheel locks! Make sure you bring valid ID and vehicle registration! Note: the South Street Mini Station will NOT be a pick up point. You must go to the 3rd District located at 11th and Wharton! #PhillyPd #CrimePrevention

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend from all of us at the South Street Mini Station! Have fun and be safe! *DISCLAIMER: No Guinness was consumed during the making of this video. #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice #StPatricksDay #StPattys #EveryoneIsIrishOnStPatricksDay #HumanizingTheBadge #CommunityPolicing #DropkickMurphys

Tuesday evening @phillypolice S.W.A.T. and K-9 units attended the Courtyard Mentorship Network and gave a presentation to the youth about careers in law enforcement. Special thanks to S.W.A.T. Officers -Sgt. Binns and Officer Rechner and to K-9 Officer Kai and his handler Officer Morrow! Thank you to @wholefoods for providing a meal for the evening. #PhillyPolice #PhillyPD #CommunityPolicing #youthengagement

Just a friendly public service announcement from the South Street Mini Station ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice

Happy Ramadan to our neighbors, friends and officers who celebrate. #PhillyPd #PhillyPolice #happyramadan

Community stakeholders joined officers and supervisors last week at the South Street Mini Station to recognize officers for career milestones and outstanding service. The officers that were recognized were as follows: Officer Melvin Brooks- 25 Years of Service Officer Robert Anderson- 25 Years of Service Officer Jennifer Zerr- Officer of the Month of November Officer William Gregorio- Officer of the Month of December Officer Tony Forest- Officer of the Month of January Special thanks to: @qvnaorg and @bvneighbors @ramizphiladelphia Congrats to the officers on their achievements and thank you for your service and dedication! #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice

Wheel lock giveaway! Protect your vehicle!

Great time at the grand opening of @popcornforthepeople ! @popcornforthepeople is a nonprofit established to create meaningful employment opportunities for autistic adults and the disabled community. The mini station is happy to have them as new neighbors! Welcome! #PopcornForThePeople #eaglesautismfoundation #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice

On 2/23 at approximately 10pm two individuals were walking on 12XX Kimball Street when approached by two suspects, one armed with a handgun. The suspects took their personal belongings and fled. Investigation is on-going. Follow these tips to keep yourself safe when traveling at night! #Safety #CrimePrevention #PhillyPD #PhillyPolice

Today in South Division awards were given out by South Police Division Inspector Matthew Gillespie, 1st District Captain Laverne Vann and 3rd District Captain Robert D. Heinzeroth. It’s great to see officers and supervisors being acknowledged for their hard work and dedication! The awardees were: Lt. Steven Ricci - Leadership Award Winner Officer Sean McKnight - Crime Analyst of the Year Officer Mark Kim and Tyler Kriebel - Police Officer’s of the Year Afterwards officers and supervisors attended an informational session with Beth Grossman esq. on the resources available to clean up vacant, abandoned & blighted properties in an effort to make our city safer and cleaner! Thank you Beth! #PhillyPolice #Phillypd @phillypolice

Happy Valentine’s Day! We love the community we serve! Love, The South Street Mini Station ❤️ ♥️ 💜 💙 #phillypolice #PhillyPD #ValentinesDay #Love