Philadelphia, September 29, 2010- Mayor Nutter announced today a one-day series of Police-Community forums that will be hosted by the Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) and open tornthe public on September 30th, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in police districts across the City. Police Commanders, officials from the Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau, Police AdvisoryrnCommission members, Police Clergy, members of the Police District Advisory Councils and other community groups will be available to meet with the public, answer questions, and sharernthoughts and concerns about police interaction with community members. Commissioner Ramsey will provide Mayor Nutter a detailed summary of issues and concerns that were addressed at therntwenty-one community forums.rnrn“It’s important for the Philadelphia Police Department to maintain an open dialogue with residents to share ideas, concerns and suggestions for improving interaction,†said Mayor Nutter. “Keepingrnour city safe requires a cooperative relationship between police officers and the community members they serve. I hope these forums will bring both sides together for productive discussions on howrnto improve the quality of life in Philadelphia.rnrn“Thursday’s Police-Community Meetings are a continuation of PPD’s efforts to engage residents and address their concerns,†said Commissioner Charles Ramsey. “We require the assistance of everyone in addressing the issues of crime and disorder in our neighborhoods. We will hold our police officers to a high standard of conduct and we need citizens to be proactive in helping officers do their jobs.†rnrnThe Philadelphia Police Department will increase its Internal Affairs Bureau personnel by 26 sergeants, lieutenants and a staff inspector to better manage the efficiency and capacity of police conduct investigations. In January, PPD introduced the Police Service Areas initiative that includes monthly meetings between police officers residents and businesses. In August, 2010 the PPD released a report of recommendations to reinforce the Department’s commitment to its core values of honor, service and integrity. In September, 2010 Mayor Nutter announced 8 new appointees and 2 alternate appointees to the Police Advisory Commission, which is responsible for investigating citizen complaints and making recommendations to the Police Commissioner and Managing Director. rnrnThe community meetings taking place tomorrow are as follows:rnrnROC NORTH MEETINGS: rnrnEast Division rnrn24th DistrictrnSalvation Army -1920 E. Allegheny Avenue rnrn25th DistrictrnSt. Hugh’s Church – Mascher & Tioga rnrn26th DistrictrnLutheran Settlement House – 1340 N. Frankford Avenue rnrnNortheast Division rnrn2nd DistrictrnSt Williams Church- Robbins & Argyle Streets rnrn7th DistrictrnCORA Services-8540 Veree Road rnrn8th DistrictrnNorcom Community Center-10980 Norcom Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 rnrn15th DistrictrnDisston Rec Center-Disston and Glenloch Street, 7pm rnrnNorthwest Division rnrn05th DistrictrnKendrick Recreation Center, 5800 Ridge Ave rnrn14th DistrictrnNew Bethel AME Church, 6153 Germantown Ave rnrn35th DistrictrnHoly Trinity Church, Marvine & Rockland Sts rnrn39th DistrictrnGeiger Memorial Bretheren Church, 2543 W. Lehigh Ave rnrnROC SOUTH MEETINGS: rnrnSouth Division rnrn1st DistrictrnSt. Richard’s Church – 19th & Pollack Sts. (3000 S. 19th St.) rnrn3rd DistrictrnE.O.M. Club – 138 Moore St. rnrn17th DistrictrnWharton Square Bldg. – 23rd & Wharton Sts. rnrnCentral Division rnrn6th DistrictrnChinese Christian Church & Center – 1101 Vine St rnrn9th DistrictrnCommunity College of Phila – Center for Business & Industry – 18th & Callowhill Sts, 2nd floor #C228 rnrn22nd DistrictrnWinchester Recreation Center – 2330 N. 15th Street rnrnSouthwest Division rnrn12th DistrictrnEzekiel Baptist Church – 5701 Grays Ave rnrn16th DistrictrnChristian Stronghold Church – 4701 Lancaster Ave. rnrn18th DistrictrnYMCA – 5124 Chestnut Street rnrn19th DistrictrnSweet Union Baptist Church – 1536 N 59th St