Kevin Bethel Sworn In As Philadelphia Police Commissioner: "I Vow To Listen, To Understand And To Act"

By Ryan Hughes and Alan Wheeler, CBS Philadelphia

January 3, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Immediately after being sworn in as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, Cherelle Parker administered the oath and swore in the city's new police commissioner. Kevin Bethel is now at the helm at a time when many people say they want to feel safer in the city.

Bethel said he chose to be sworn in at Russell Conwell Middle School to show his commitment to the Kensington community and the danger children face going to and from school.

The new police commissioner said he promises to restore hope and safety to the streets.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel hugs his family after being sworn in Tuesday afternoon by Mayor Cherelle Parker/CBS News Philadelphia

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