Philadelphia Police Department Leadership

Seasoned executive with significant operational experience within both local government and nonprofit organizations. Expansive, entrepreneurial thinker with outstanding record of achievement implementing new business strategies, delivering innovative solutions, and facilitating non-profit fundraising. Possesses solid business skills, versatile attitude, and prompt organizational and multitasking abilities. Strong problem-solver who identifies issues, researches solutions, and makes effective decisions. Resourceful and intuitive communicator who readily establishes trusting rapport with colleagues, funders, and clients alike.

Chief Inspector at Philadelphia Police Department. Commanding Officer of Regional Operations Command South

Melvin Singleton Jr.First Deputy Commissioner Field OperationsPhiladelphia Police Department I was born and raised in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1986. I went on to Temple University in 1987, and joined the Air Force Reserves in 1989 where I was part of the 514th Civil Engineering Squadron for 10 years. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University and a Master's Degree in Public Safety Management from St. Joseph’s University as well. I joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1993 and since that time I climbed through the ranks and served in many assignments across the city. I was an Officer in the 19th District in West Philadelphia for 5 years, a Sergeant in the 15th District in Northeast Philadelphia for 1 year, a Sergeant in the 16th District in West Philadelphia for 2 1/2 years, a Lieutenant in the 1st District in South Philadelphia for 2 years, a Lieutenant in the Citywide Narcotics Field Unit for 3 1/2 years and was appointed to the 19th District as Captain on August 1, 2007 and served the community there for 5 years. I am most proud of the work I did while working with the community, which lead to significant crime reductions in the West Philadelphia area. In 2012 I was assigned as the commanding Officer of the Elite Highway Patrol Unit. In 2015 I was promoted to Inspector and assigned to the Narcotics Division where I created enforcement strategies to address the heroin epidemic in sections of Philadelphia. In March 2017 I was promoted to Chief Inspector, the highest civil service rank in the police department, where I serve as the commanding officer of the Homeland Security Bureau. In March of 2020 I was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Patrol Operations and in June 2020 I was promoted to First Deputy Commissioner of Field Operations, which encompasses the Patrol, Investigations, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Forensic Science Bureaus. I am a no nonsense commander who demands professionalism and accountability from my Officers. I am diligent, driven and committed to improving the quality of life for the good citizens of Philadelphia.

Michael Cochrane is a Chief Inspector at Philadelphia Police Department and is based in Greater Philadelphia. He studied at DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY between 1977 and 1982.