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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel Dances With Community Members On National Night Out

Since 1970, each year on the first Tuesday in August, police departments nationwide host events to build trust with their communities.

(CBS Philadelphia)

August 7, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After wrapping up his duties on the police beat Tuesday, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel switched to a different beat, dancing the "Cupid Shuffle" with neighbors in West Philly.

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This marked Bethel's first National Night Out as Philadelphia's top cop.

"As a commissioner leading the organization, everything is a new moment, a new time, people see you differently, but I feel the same," Bethel said.

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