LOCAL · PA · 2016-2019
Richard Ross Jr.
PPD Commissioner / Chief · Pennsylvania
On the record
Resigned amid sexual harassment + retaliation suit
SEVERITY · RESIGNED · CRIMES · sexual-misconduct
Background
Between 2016 and 2019, Richard Ross Jr. held the PPD Commissioner / Chief of Philadelphia seat in Pennsylvania, a 3-year tenure. Took office after Charles Ramsey; succeeded by Danielle Outlaw. Departure context: Resigned amid sexual harassment + retaliation suit. Same-year political environment (2016): Governor Tom Wolf; Attorney General Bruce Beemer; Secretary of State Pedro Cortés. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P40020299: President).
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Others who held this office in Pennsylvania
- Kevin Bethel (2024-present)
- Danielle Outlaw (2020-2023)
- Charles Ramsey (2008-2016)
- Sylvester Johnson (2002-2008)
- John Timoney (1998-2002)