Roll of Honor
Biography
When Joseph graduated from the Philadelphia Police Academy in 1995, he was assigned to the 25th District which is known as the “badlands” in North Philadelphia. Before his graduation from the academy, he was scared because of the district he was being assigned. Joseph almost tur ned in his badge and gun. But but Mom told Joe was that our Dad would be proud. From that day forward, Joseph served the Philadelphia Police Department with pride.” , misses his brother and tries to keep his memory alive. He can be found day and night at trying to raise awareness about police suicide and honor his service.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
Officer Joseph Gibson served with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Thank you for your service. We will always remember your sacrifice.
You belong on this wall. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Joseph Gibson is one of 256 officers honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job across the full record of this memorial — 0.8% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In PA, 8 of 1,261 officers were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.6% of this state's fallen.
At Philadelphia Police Department, 3 of 378 officers on record were honored for deaths connected to the weight of the job — 0.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Suicide compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Gibson's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Gibson Compares
When Suicide Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Suicide deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Gibson is highlighted in Dec.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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