Court Security
Deputies protect the judges, jurors, staff, and residents who walk into Philadelphia's courthouses each day.
Philadelphia County Sheriff
Restore the
public's trust.
Philadelphia deserves a Sheriff's Office that operates with integrity, serves its residents effectively, and puts the public's interests first.
The Office
Sheriff of Philadelphia County
Term
4 years
Primary Election
May 18, 2027*
General Election
Nov 2, 2027*
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Why This Race Matters
What does the Sheriff do?
The Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement arm of Philadelphia's courts. Its decisions reach into courtrooms, neighborhoods, and family homes across the city every day.
Prisoner Transport
The office transports hundreds of people in custody to and from court every day that courts are in session.
Warrants & Court Orders
Deputies serve warrants and court orders, including Protection From Abuse orders that keep survivors of domestic violence safe.
Sheriff Sales
The office runs court-ordered sales of foreclosed and tax-delinquent properties, decisions that can cost families their homes.
When this office works, Philadelphians are safer and the courts run fairly. When it doesn't, the people who pay the price are homeowners, survivors, and everyday residents. That's why Philadelphia needs a Sheriff committed to accountability and transparency.
Meet Idris
Leadership that answers to the people of Philadelphia.
Idris Freeman is running for Sheriff of Philadelphia County with a clear mission: restore the public's trust in an office that every resident depends on.
Idris believes an office with this much responsibility demands accountability, transparency, and leadership that puts residents first.
Read Idris's StoryThe Plan
A Sheriff's Office built on integrity.
Four commitments to the people of Philadelphia County.
Accountability
Clear standards, independent oversight, and consequences when the office falls short. Public servants should answer to the public.
Transparency
Open books and plain-language reporting so every resident can see how the office operates and how their tax dollars are spent.
Meaningful Reform
Modernize outdated systems and practices so the office is fair, efficient, and built to serve the Philadelphia of today.
Responsible Leadership
Steady, ethical management that respects public dollars, supports the dedicated people who do the work, and keeps residents first.
Make a Plan to Vote
Your vote decides who runs this office.
Pennsylvania has closed primaries: to vote for a party's candidates in May, you must be registered with that party. Any registered voter can vote by mail. No excuse needed.
- May 3, 2027* Last day to register or change party for the primary
- May 11, 2027* Last day to apply for a mail-in ballot
- May 18, 2027* Primary Election Day · Polls 7 AM–8 PM
- Nov 2, 2027* General Election Day
*Expected dates based on Pennsylvania election law. Confirm with the Philadelphia City Commissioners.
Integrity. Accountability. Service.
The standard Philadelphia deserves.