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 at 51 years of age. Commissioner Ross was born and raised in Philadelphia. Before getting into law enforcement, Ross had hopes of becoming a Lawyer. Ross became a successful Philadelphia Police Officer who climbed to the ranks of Commissioner (Philadelphia's top cop). Following allegations of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination within the police department, he announced his resignation on August 20, 2019.[1][2] Ross was hired instantly by Wrap Technologies an innovator of modern policing solutions where he is able to help with outreach and liaison with law enforcement police executives and community stakeholders across the country.

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)

Ross graduated from Central High School (Philadelphia) before going on to earn an undergraduate degree in Labor & Industrial Relations from Penn State University, and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University.[1]

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.
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