Philadelphia, PA Public Records

• What steps must I take to determine whether an individual has recently been arrested?
  To determine if an individual has recently been arrested in Philadelphia, you can check the Philadelphia Police Department's official website, where they often publish information about recent arrests. Look for the section dedicated to recent arrests or press releases, which may include details such as the individual's name, charges, and mugshot. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit the Philadelphia Police Department's website at https://www.phillypolice.com.

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• Where can I find access to a copy of a deed online?
  You can access Philadelphia property records online from January 1974 to the present through the Philadelphia Department of Records. Visit their official website to utilize the public records directory, where you will find options for various public record searches, including document recording and requesting copies. For more information, you can visit the Philadelphia Department of Records website at https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-records/.

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• Where can I find the sources of the records for a background check?
  Background checks typically utilize publicly available records associated with an individual's name or other identifiers. These records can include criminal history, which may be sourced from law enforcement agencies, such as the Pennsylvania State Police, that compile data from across the state. It is important to note that privacy laws restrict the disclosure of certain information to protect individuals from identity theft. Various types of records, including civil cases, divorces, and lawsuits, are maintained by federal, state, and local government departments and courts. For specific information, you can access public records through government websites or local court systems. For example, in Pennsylvania, you can find criminal history records through the Pennsylvania State Police website: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp.

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Departments which record, maintain and provide official documents, certificates or information requested by the general public.

• Philadelphia County Criminal Records:
  Where and How to Request Criminal Record Checks.
• Philadelphia County Court Records:
  Criminal cases, civil filings, divorces, bankruptcy and judgments.
• Philadelphia County Official Website:
  Government department official public web-portal.
• Philadelphia County Health Department Inspections:
  Public health food safety, violations, retail or wholesale facilities, reports and enforcement.
• Philadelphia Crime Maps:
  Mapping of Philadelphia street locations of criminal reported activity from local law enforcement agencies.
• Latest Obituaries in Philadelphia Pennsylvania:
  Published recent deaths, name, date and age.
• Philadelphia Public Schools:
  Local area K-12 location and parent information.

• Violent Crime:
  14,078
• Murder And Nonnegligent Manslaughter:
  262
• Rape:
  714
• Robbery:
  4,233
• Aggravated Assault:
  8,869
• Property Crime:
  70,463
• Burglary:
  4,942
• Larceny Theft:
  49,942
• Motor Vehicle Theft:
  15,579
• Arson:
  723

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of residents
  1,526,006
• White resident population recorded
  626,221
• Black or African American resident population recorded
  661,839
• American Indian and Alaska native resident population recorded
  6,996
• Asian resident population recorded
  96,405
• Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander resident population recorded
  744
• Hispanic or Latino of any race resident population recorded
  187,611
• Resident population of some other race recorded
  90,731
• Resident population of two or more races recorded
  43,070

• Information About People and Demographics

• Total population of persons residing within the County
  1,526,006
• County's white resident population
  626,221
• County's black resident population
  661,839
• County's American Indian and Alaska Native resident populations
  6,996
• County's Asian resident population
  96,405
• County's Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander resident population
  744
• Countywide resident population of two or more races
  43,070
• Countywide resident population of Hispanic or Latino origin
  187,611
• Non Hispanic white resident population
  562,585