Editing 3rd Police District

{{Infobox police district
|name = 3rd Police District
|city = Philadelphia
|headquarters = 11th and Wharton Streets
|neighborhoods = Point Breeze, Grays Ferry
|commander = Captain
}}

'''3rd Police District''' is a division of the [[Philadelphia Police Department]] serving portions of [[South Philadelphia]], including [[Point Breeze]], [[Grays Ferry]], and surrounding neighborhoods. The district headquarters is located at 11th and Wharton Streets.

== Coverage Area ==

The 3rd Police District covers:
* [[Point Breeze]]
* [[Grays Ferry]]
* [[Newbold]]
* Portions of [[South Philadelphia]]
* Areas near the Schuylkill River

== History ==

The 3rd Police District serves a diverse area of South Philadelphia that has undergone significant changes in recent decades. The district has adapted its policing strategies to address both longtime residents' concerns and the needs of newer community members.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.phillypolice.com/districts/3rd-district |title=3rd Police District |publisher=Philadelphia Police Department |access-date=December 2025}}</ref>

== Community Programs ==

The district participates in:
* Town watch programs
* Community meetings
* Youth engagement programs
* Neighborhood safety initiatives

== See Also ==
* [[Philadelphia Police Department]]
* [[Point Breeze]]
* [[Grays Ferry]]

== References ==
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