![]() ![]() “We need to stay fluid with our deployment,” stated the Captain, “This is something we need to revisit constantly.” This is just a portion of the Captain’s system of increasing police presence and reducing crime at all levels. Vogt looks to revisit the subject of deployment at least monthly in his district, keeping tabs on the amount of police stationed in the areas of the 24th. “I’m a huge proponent of the Commissioner’s PSA system and its underlying factors,” said Vogt. Like Commissioner Ramsey, he believes that “quality of life” crimes, such as underage drinking or graffiti have an unquestionable effect on high-level crime and felonies in a community. “I’m an active ‘shirt sleeve’ kind of guy,” said Captain Vogt, “Once I get a feel for the area and set things up the way I think they need to be, I can be more creative in reaching out to people in this district.” Vogt prefers “proactive” police work as opposed to “reactive” police work. Right now, the Captain is establishing district policies in the 24th, setting up operations the way he sees fit. Although there is a lot of unemployment (like with all industrial neighborhoods), there are also a lot of shopping areas. This area, especially under the el, has changed rapidly with the change of the economy. “The population of the 24th is very diverse and the size of the district is huge,” stated the Captain, “We have everything from quiet to busy, from residential to commercial. I asked Captain Vogt what makes his district unique. Captain Vogt has also worked in the 23rd District, the 15th District, Tactical and Narcotics Enforcement, Northeast Police Division Narcotics Enforcement Team, I.M.PA.C.T./ Internal Affairs Bureau, Police Detention Unit, and the Command Inspections Bureau. After four months in Center City, Vogt was assigned to the 17th District, where he worked in Five Platoon as a Tactical Patrol Officer. He was appointed to the department on March 26, 1990, becoming a member of the “Center City Beats” in the 6th and 9th Districts as his first assignment. This month marks his 22nd year as a Philadelphia police officer. The Captain has a proven track record on the force. Vogt grew up in Kensington, so coming to the 24th was a bit of a homecoming for him. He received an Associates Degree in Management from Community College of Philadelphia, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Criminal Justice Administration from Holy Family University, and a Masters of Business Administration Degree from Holy Family University. ![]() Like so many in his district, Captain Vogt is a graduate of North Catholic High School (class of 1981). You know what I’m talking about,” laughed Vogt. All of the old shows: 1 Adam 12, Columbo, Dragnet, they all inspired Captain Vogt’s childhood dream of growing up to become a cop. “It was the cop shows, mostly,” said Captain Vogt, who was recently appointed the Commanding Officer in the 24th District that oversees the Port Richmond and Kensington sections of the city. Captain Charles Vogt wanted to be a police officer since he was a young kid. ![]()
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