Police Mini Station

ABOUT

SOUTH STREET POLICE DETAIL & PSA 1

PHILADELPHIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

The South Street Police Detail was originally activated in 1985 to provide weekend coverage. This detail has evolved into a seven day a week, 24-hours a day, year round service commitment, expanded to cover the entire South Street Head House District and the neighborhoods of Queen Village, Bella Vista and Hawthorne in the 3rd District and part of Society Hill and Washington Square West communities in the 6th District. These neighborhoods are patrolled by police vehicle, bike and street officers in conjunction with the town watch/ public safety committees associated with these neighborhoods.

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Captain Robert Heinzeroth, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 3RD DISTRICT

Lt. Steven Ricci, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE SOUTH STREET POLICE DETAIL

Lt. Steven Ricci, COMMANDING OFFICER OF PSA 1

Lieutenant Steven Ricci was born and raised in Philadelphia. He has been serving the Philadelphia Police Department since 2013. He has previously served in the 25th, 1st, and 17th Districts in the role of patrol officer and patrol sergeant. Throughout his career he has worked in numerous functions such as bicycle patrol, crime analyst, South Philadelphia Site Coordinator for the Community Relations Unit “C.H.E.E.R.S.” Program and has also participated in Youth Mentorship and college internship programs.

Steven Ricci attended Pennsylvania State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration Of Justice with a concentration on Psychology and Sociology. He has demonstrated a strong commitment to community-driven, problem-oriented, intelligence-led policing and has received numerous awards for his commitment to the community such as 2021 “Officer of the Year” and 2020 Commanders Choice award.

Lieutenant Ricci now serves as the Commanding Officer of the South Street Mini Station and the PSA-1 lieutenant for the 3rd police district.