Skip to content
News
Link copied to clipboard
Link copied to clipboard

More ‘injured on duty’ police officers are back on the force following Inquirer investigation, city audit

Compared to 2021. weekly injury lists now include 300 fewer officers who are unable to work. “We need folks to do the job that they took an oath to do," said Interim Police Commissioner John Stanford.

The number of Philadelphia Police officers listed as injured on duty has plunged 46% since late 2021, from about 650 a week down to 350 this summer. Two new occupational health doctors were recently appointed.
The number of Philadelphia Police officers listed as injured on duty has plunged 46% since late 2021, from about 650 a week down to 350 this summer. Two new occupational health doctors were recently appointed.Read moreAnton Klusener / Illustration: Anton Klusener / Inquirer; Photos: The Inquirer, Getty Images