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Reminder! Pittsburgh Public Safety will be celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5. The nationwide annual event brings communities together through block parties, visits from public safety personnel, and more! Register your event by July 25 ➡️ bit.ly/4lPUYUg
Registration is now open for National Night Out, join the Department of Public Safety at the celebration on Tuesday, August 5! To connect with a Safer Together Pittsburgh Coordinator for support, visit: pittsburghpa.gov/Safety/Public-… 📍 To register: pittsburghpa.gov/Safety/Public-…
The Collision Investigation Unit responded to Bates St. & 2nd Ave. for a scooter that ran a red light, striking the side of an SUV. Medics transported the male rider to the hospital in critical condition. The vehicle driver remained on scene. The investigation is ongoing.
The Collision Investigation Unit was at the scene of a single motorcycle crash at E. Carson St. and Arlington Ave. just after 3 a.m. Medics transported the male rider in critical condition. He was last listed as stable. The cause appears to be air loss in the front tire.
Check out the Pittsburgh EMS Week-in-Review from July 6 - July 12!
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Spotted: Some very bold pedestrians casually ignoring traffic laws and ruffling a few feathers along the way🦆. While it might fly for geese, it definitely doesn't for humans. Be smart. Stay safe. If you are not a goose, make sure to use the crosswalk. 🚶♀️🚶
On this day, we remember our brother and friend, Pittsburgh Police Officer Calvin Hall, who lost his life on July 17, 2019. His words "Time for me to make a difference" are written outside the Officer Calvin M. Hall Public Safety Center where he worked and for which it is named.
Police are investigating a single vehicle rollover crash in the 1200 block of Beechwood Blvd. involving four juvenile male occupants. One male was pronounced deceased at the scene. Medics transported one patient in critical condition and two others in stable condition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the forecasted extreme temperatures for today, Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, COOLING CENTERS WILL BE ACTIVATED! @CitiParks will active 6 HAL Senior Centers as Cooling Centers on 7/15 and 7/16 from 8 AM - 7 PM.
UPDATE: A third victim from this incident self-transported to the hospital overnight with a gunshot wound to the leg. He arrived in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Original post:
VCU detectives are investigating after two people were shot in Perry South. Both adult male victims suffered gunshot wounds to the back. Medics transported the male located on Osgood St. in stable condition. The male found on Lyzell St. was last listed as critical, but stable.
Police and EMS responded to a motorcycle crash on the inbound side of the Armstrong Tunnel at ~ 12:25 a.m. The 19-year-old male rider was transported in critical condition. He was pronounced deceased a short time later. The Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
VCU detectives are investigating after two people were shot in Perry South. Both adult male victims suffered gunshot wounds to the back. Medics transported the male located on Osgood St. in stable condition. The male found on Lyzell St. was last listed as critical, but stable.
Police responded to two ShotSpotter alerts totaling 13 rounds in the 7200 block of Race St. Arriving units located a male victim with a gunshot wound to his lower back. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.
At ~6pm, Police responded to Bausman St. for a domestic disturbance w/an assault. When officers arrived at the residence, the actor barricaded herself inside. SWAT was called out. She was ultimately taken into custody w/o further incident at ~10:20pm. Charges are forthcoming.
Pickles & Paramedics! @PghEMS is out in force this weekend to support Picklesburgh! On medic units, medical carts, & bicycles our team is ready to provide emergency care to all. It’s hot out! Stay hydrated, be alert for signs of heat-related illness, & call 911, if needed.
Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 9-1-1 phone outage. Please continue to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency. If you cannot get through via 9-1-1 and are in Allegheny County, dial (412)-473-3056. Allegheny County Emergency Services is fully operational and…
Pittsburgh Public Safety is calling on archers to enter the Deer Management Program selection lottery for the 2025-2026 archery season. Lottery registration is open until Sunday, July 20. 65 archers will be selected, along with 65 alternate archers. More: engage.pittsburghpa.gov/deer-managemen…
Check out the Pittsburgh EMS Week-in-Review from June 29 - July 5!
At approximately 4:30 a.m., Pittsburgh Firefighters and EMS responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of Brushton Avenue in Homewood South. The Fire Investigation Unit was called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. More information: bit.ly/4kwHADh
EMS Crew Shoutout! Recently the crews of Medic 2 & 8 assisted with the delivery of a baby who came into the world a little sooner than expected. The crews provided outstanding critical care for both mother and baby, who were in stable condition upon arrival at the hospital.
Last night, the Department of Public Safety had a fantastic time at the City in the Streets event at Liberty Green Park in East Liberty. We enjoyed connecting with residents, sharing important safety resources, and being part of such a vibrant community gathering.
