First Responder: Detective Hanh Pham
Gulfport Police Detective Hanh Pham became an officer after seeing first hand how public safety officials help people during a ride-along with the Tampa Police Department years ago.
Name: Hanh Pham
D.O.B.: 3/30
Hometown: Tampa, FL
Ranks/Title: Detective, Member of the Bike Unit, Chief Advisor of Gulfport Explorer Post Chapter 995
How long have you been with agency?
10 years
What do you like about your job?
"Working on different cases everyday. Since we're a small department, we're not specialized, we investigate everything. We do everything. If I can make a difference in one person's life, that's a success."
What do you dislike about your job?
"We get scrutinized pretty easy by everyone. We're here to help."
What inspired you to become an officer?
"Being a cop was not my first choice. I spoke to a friend, she convinced me to apply to be a police officer. (So) I went on a ride-along with Tampa PD and it was exciting, a lot of action. It's challenging."
What do you like about Gulfport?
"It's a small community where everybody knows everybody. It's easier to solve crimes."
What do you want the general public to know about your agency?
"We not only arrest people, we help people too. We help a lot, and I want people to understand that."
Julie Long
8:06 am on Sunday, June 19, 2011
Detective Pham has always been a help when my family has needed him. He has been a great mentor and role model for my youngest daughter. If it was not for him, my daughter wouldn't be the productive citizen and young woman she is today! Thank you Detecitve Pham. We will always be grateful for you!!
Julie L
John Doe
1:36 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Helps one hurts a million