Richard Ross Jr.

Richard Ross Jr. is an American law enforcement officer who served as the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department from January 2016 to August 2019.

Richard Ross Jr.
Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department
In office
January 5, 2016  August 20, 2019
MayorJim Kenney
Preceded byCharles H. Ramsey
Succeeded byDanielle Outlaw
Personal details
BornPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materPennsylvania State University (BA)
Saint Joseph’s University (MA)

Commissioner Ross was born and raised in Philadelphia. Following allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination within the police department, he announced his resignation on August 20, 2019.[1][2]

References

  1. "Richard Ross Jr. | Philadelphia Police Department". phillypolice.com. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  2. "Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross resigns, mayor's office says". 6abc Philadelphia. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
Police appointments
Preceded by
Charles H. Ramsey
Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department
20162019
Succeeded by
Christine Coulter (interim)
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