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City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police Annual Report 2013 A NNUAL R Accountability Integrity A PLEAC Accredited Law Enforcement Agency Respect 2 Mission “Our mandate is the continued protection and enhancement of our diverse neighborhoods by working in partnership with our citizens to creatively solve problems always remaining sensitive to the authority with which we’re entrusted. It is our challenge to provide committed service through accountability, integrity and respect. Values We believe in the value and worth of all members of the Bureau of Police. We believe our integrity is not negotiable. We believe we are individually accountable for upholding the values of our organization. We believe we can best earn respect by first respecting the rights of others. We believe in striving to achieve the highest moral, ethical and professional standards. We will adapt to the changing future by maintaining partnerships built upon accountability, integrity and respect. 3 Table of Contents: The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Bureau of Police Senior Leadership ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Bureau of Police Branches ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Certification of Compliance ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Bureau Accreditation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Organization of the Bureau --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Distribution of Personnel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 Officer Demographics ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Officer Retirement Eligibility ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Officer Hiring and Recruitment ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Police Expenditures ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Police Training -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Pittsburgh Police Civil Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Pittsburgh Police Disciplinary Actions ----------------------------------------------------------- 38 Bureau of Police Units ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Crime in the City of Pittsburgh ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 56 Crime by Neighborhood ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 Homicides in the City of Pittsburgh --------------------------------------------------------------- 76 Arrests in the City of Pittsburgh -------------------------------------------------------------------- 80 Calls for Service ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 84 Traffic Stops in the City of Pittsburgh ------------------------------------------------------------ 92 Police Pursuits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99 Field Contacts/Warrantless Search & Seizures ---------------------------------------------- 104 Subject Resistance Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 107 Pittsburgh Police Retirements --------------------------------------------------------------------- 112 Pittsburgh Police Deaths ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 113 Officers Killed in the Line of Duty ---------------------------------------------------------------- 114 Acknowledgements ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 117 Notice of Right to File a Complaint --------------------------------------------------- Back Cover 4 The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Pittsburgh, located in the center of Allegheny County where the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers meet to form the Ohio River, was incorporated as a borough by an act dated April 22, 1794, the same year as the Whiskey Rebellion. The act provided for the election of two Burgesses, a High Constable and a Town Clerk. We, in the Bureau of Police, trace our roots to Samuel Morrison, the first High Constable for the Borough of Pittsburgh. On March 18, 1816, Pittsburgh was formally incorporated as a city. Under this charter, the Mayor of Pittsburgh was elected by the council and was given the authority to appoint the High Constable and four City Constables. These constables were enjoined to preserve the peace, arrest all disorderly persons, and attend court, the market, and Councils. This was a daytime duty in which the Constables were paid by event rather than by salary. The Mayor was also given the power to appoint a night watch consisting of a Superintendent and twelve watchmen. The duties of the watchmen included the care of the oil, wick and utensils belonging to the city and the prevention of murders, robberies and other disorders. Loss of tax revenues due to a depression in the City’s manufacturing and commerce enterprises caused the discontinuation of the night watch in April 1817. It was reestablished on March 26, 1836, by an act that authorized one Captain of the Watch, two Lieutenants of the Watch and 16 watchmen for the purpose of establishing a system of police to secure the City’s citizens and their property. During this period, the constables continued to perform daylight duties on a non-salary basis. In December 1857, an ordinance was adopted that established a day-salaried police department consisting of one chief and not more than nine constables. On January 27, 1868, the dual system of day and night police was abolished and the present system was created. 5 History of Our Badge In 1873, the Police Badge was designed and officially adopted by the City of Pittsburgh. The badge is a unique design: The crest is from the Coat-of-Arms of William Pitt, the 1st Earl of Chatham, The English gentleman for whom Pittsburgh is named. The garter around the badge is from the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the senior British Order of Chivalry founded by King Edward III in 1348. The shield is a circular fighting shield used by 15th century Greek foot soldiers. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the circular shield was used extensively in the British Isles, hence its appearance in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Police Badge, with its distinctive design and history, is worn with great pride by the men and women of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. 6 Bureau of Police Senior Leadership REGINA McDONALD Acting Chief of Police PAUL J. DONALDSON Deputy Chief of Police 7 Bureau of Police Branches The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is organized into three separate branches led Assistant Chiefs: Assistant Chief INVESTIGATIONS BRANCH George Trosky The Investigations Branch provides dedicated law enforcement support to the investigation and clearance of crimes against persons and property. It is made up of two divisions: Major Crimes and Narcotics, Vice & Firearms Tracking. Persons assigned are responsible for the investigation of criminal offenses, the detection & arrest of persons who commit crimes and assisting in the prosecution of those persons. Assistant Chief OPERATIONS BRANCH Maurita Bryant The Operations Branch is responsible for the provision of first line law enforcement services to our citizens and visitors to our City. It is comprised of six police zones, the Special Deployment Division and Youth Programs. The Operations Branch is the first point of contact between law enforcement and the people that we serve. Officers assigned to this branch conduct patrol, attend community safety meetings, work with community and business leaders to increase safety awareness and provide officers to reach out to our youth in a positive, proactive manner to enhance their life decision making skills. Acting Assistant Chief ADMINISTRATION BRANCH Thomas Stangrecki The Administration Branch provides internal support to the Bureau of Police. To perform this important mission, the branch is made up of Personnel & Finance, Planning & Intelligence, School Crossing Guards, the Pittsburgh Police Training Academy and Support Services. 8 Certification of Compliance In accordance with Ordinance No. 21 (bill no. 2010-0234) signed by the Mayor on October 201, 2011, I herby certify that the Bureau of Police has maintained all requirements as they pertain to the consent decree between the United States of America and the City of Pittsburgh (civil no. 97-0354) and the stipulated order signed by United States District Court Judge Robert J. Cindrich on September 30, 2002. /s/ Regina McDonald Acting Chief of Police A Summary of the 1997 Consent Decree between The United States of America and the City of Pittsburgh Civil # 97-0354 (with citations) 1. The City hereby reaffirms and acknowledges its obligation to discourage activity by City law enforcement officers which deprives persons of rights, privileges, and immunities secured and protected by the Constitution of the United States. (Consent Decree paragraph 8) 2. Personnel Assessment and Review System (PARS): (referred to in the Consent Decree as the early warning system). PARS shall: a. Collect and maintain the following (Consent Decree paragraph 12.a.): i. officer’s name
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