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Public Safety Enforcement
[edit]Gainey has pledged to make Pittsburgh the safest city in the U.S. Pittsburgh has seen a decline in homicides thanks to major crime units. [1] Gainey has worked closely with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to hire more officers and reform training; [2] standardized two new courses in Police Academy education. [3] Mayor Gainey appointed new Police Chief, Larry Scirotto, and was formally sworn in as Police Chief in June, 2023, passing unanimously through city council.[4] Incumbent District Attorney (DA) of Allegheny County, Stephen Zappala, argues that the Office of Mayor Gainey have failed to properly enforce police practice. Incumbent DA Zappala threatened to take the matter to federal court. [5]
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- ^ "Mayor Ed Gainey says he's making progress in making Pittsburgh safest city in America - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-11-13. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Gainey says Pittsburgh needs more police after not hiring officers for 2 years - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ Felton, Julia (2022-09-01). "Police academy classes could help address Pittsburgh police staffing concerns". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
- ^ "Larry Scirotto sails through City Council vote to become Pittsburgh's new chief of police". 90.5 WESA. 2023-05-23. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "Allegheny County DA threatens federal court action if mayor doesn't enforce public safety laws in Downtown Pittsburgh - CBS Pittsburgh". www.cbsnews.com. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-11-29.