Pittsburgh Police

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This week, 47 children participated in the 2026 Cops & Kids Summer Camp, which featured an exciting round-robin event where campers visited interactive stations. Pittsburgh Police specialty units, including the Drone, Mounted, Crime Scene, Bomb Squad, K9, Motorcycle, and SWAT teams, educated the youth on their vital roles. 🎬 Check it out!

On Thursday, Zone 3 Sergeant Andrew Robinson, Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams, and Councilmember Bob Charland handed out 180 free steering wheel locks at Venson Park in Beltzhoover in an effort to reduce vehicle thefts. The event was organized in conjunction with the Hilltop Alliance, thanks to a generous donation by Erie Insurance. In addition to receiving a free lock, community members learned some additional tips from police on how to further protect their vehicles from would-be thieves.

Loved stopping by Cops & Kids Camp at Highland Park today — appreciate @PghPolice, @PghPublicSafety, @CitiParks & everyone involved for creating opportunities for kids to learn, play, and build positive relationships with the officers who serve our neighborhoods.

Who says the @Pirates players are the only hometown heroes? These young fans sought out Pittsburgh Police Officer Gadola and Officer Hill for some autographs at today’s game against the @Dbacks. Hang on to those signatures kids, they might be worth something one day!

UPDATE: Ak'yher Thompson has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information. Original post: Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. Ak'yher Thompson was last seen on July 25 at approximately 3:30 a.m. on the 2200 block of Wilner Drive. He is considered endangered due to age. Thompson is known to frequent Wilkinsburg, Homewood, and Larimer, specifically the area of Liberty Green Park. Thompson is described as 5’02”, weighing approximately 90 pounds, and his current hairstyle is a small afro. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, navy sweatpants, and a grey hat. Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141 or dial 911.

Pittsburgh Police, alongside their @FBIPittsburgh and local partners, executed a series of arrest and search warrants on Thursday morning, in connection with a large-scale drug trafficking investigation. Sixteen people were indicted on federal charges and a seventeenth on state charges. Eight firearms, including two AR-style rifles, four+ kilograms of cocaine, quantities of heroin/fentanyl, and MDMA were recovered. This operation sends a clear message: Those who choose to traffic illegal guns, poison our communities with dangerous drugs, and threaten the safety of our residents will be identified, investigated, and held accountable," - Pittsburgh Police Chief, Jason Lando. More here ➡️justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/s…

The Spring 2026 Citizen's Police Academy (CPA) class graduated in May, but members and officers continue to gather to share experiences and strengthen friendships. A small group met for dinner this week, following a previous gathering in June. CPA gives residents an inside look at law enforcement operations and community policing strategies. This program strengthens trust between officers and residents while building lasting bonds among neighbors collaborating for safer communities. If you want to play a proactive role in shaping your community and connecting with neighbors, consider applying for the next Citizen's Police Academy class! Registration for the fall session is not open just yet, but you can find more information here: shorturl.at/Of63c

Downtown Public Safety Center officers continue with their focused enforcement efforts in the Central Business and Entertainment Districts. Below are the arrest and citation numbers for July 13-19, 2026: Arrests: 15 Non-Traffic: 4 Parking: 2 Traffic: 0 Tows: 2 Warrants: 3 Firearms recovered: 2 Fake Guns: 0

Pittsburgh Police Violent Crime Unit detectives are asking for the public's assistance to help solve a non-fatal shooting incident that injured two people in the vicinity of North Dallas Avenue and Kelly Street in the city's Homewood West neighborhood on July 4, 2026. An adult female suffered a gunshot wound to her leg, while an adult male was shot in the foot.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Pittsburgh Police Tip Line at (412) 255-TIPS (412-255-8477). Callers can remain anonymous. Original incident details: pittsburghpa.gov/News-articles/…

The skies may have been hazy and smoky on Friday and some of the fun was moved inside, but that didn’t stop Pittsburgh Police from joining children and families for Community Day in Northview Heights. Thank you to @HACP1 for the invitation…not to mention the delicious food and great music 🎶!

Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 39-year-old woman. Sanchazerae Coleman last had contact with her mother on June 15, 2026 and was reported missing shortly thereafter. She is described as 5’6” tall, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. She is known to frequent locations in the Hill District and Uptown neighborhoods, including De Ruad Street, Moultrie Street, and Centre Avenue. Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141 or dial 911.

Today, we honor the memory of our colleague and friend, Officer Calvin Hall, who tragically passed away on July 17, 2019 following an off-duty shooting. Officer Hall embodied the very best of law enforcement. He began every shift with his personal motto, "Time for me to make a difference." Today, those words are prominently displayed outside the Officer Calvin M. Hall Public Safety Center in Northview Heights. Earlier this week, Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams and Police Chief Jason Lando paid their respects at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial of Allegheny County. Lest we forget.

It is with heavy hearts that the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announces the passing of equine officer, Spirit, following an inoperable bone fracture. Spirit joined the department in 2017 as the second horse in the Bureau's then-newly relaunched Mounted Unit. Donated by former Pittsburgh Steeler Stephon Tuitt, Spirit was a ‘people person horse’ from his first day on the job. He enjoyed countless school visits, parades, and events, building bridges between our police officers and the communities they serve. Officer Jamie Bush, who coordinates the Mounted Unit, reflects, “Spirit was our gentle giant. He was always calm, always patient, just good at his job all around. We’re heartbroken, but we know his life was full of as much joy as he brought to our friends and neighbors.” Thank you, Spirit, for all of your hard work and service to the City of Pittsburgh. You will be missed.

East Carson Street's entertainment corridor continues the excitement with the South Side Street Fest on Friday and Saturday evenings. On these nights, East Carson Street is closed to vehicle traffic for six blocks, with extra security screening at the designated entrances. You can help keep the entertainment district safe by reporting any concerns or uploading photos or videos using the below QR code. These reports will be reviewed by police. Here are the South Side Entertainment Patrol's number of arrests and citations for the week of July 9-July 12, 2026: Thursday and Sunday: Traffic Stops: 11 Traffic Citations: 1 Parking Citations: 16 Tows: 7 Non-Traffic Citations: 3 Arrests: 2 Firearms Seized: 4 Friday and Saturday (South Side Street Fest nights): Traffic Stops: 3 Traffic Citations: 1 Parking Citations: 10 Tows: 6 Non-Traffic Citations: 8 Arrests: 4 Firearms Seized: 0

PBP and the Office of Community Health & Safety are hosting a donation drive through August 3 to support unhoused individuals and local families in need. 🟨 Drop off non-perishable food and personal care items in the marked collection bins at all PBP stations, PBP Headquarters, and City-County Building. 🟦 Scan the QR code for the online wish list. Orders can be shipped directly to the Zone 5 station at 1401 Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Thank you in advance to all who donate!

On July 13, 2026, Violence Prevention Unit detectives arrested two individuals suspected of operating a large narcotics distribution enterprise. After obtaining and executing search warrants for a vehicle and a residence located in the 200 block of Stanwix St., and a consent search of a second vehicle, detectives recovered ~ $12,000, a Taurus firearm, seven bricks of heroin, Xanax pills, oxycodone pills, promethazine, marijuana, cocaine, packaging materials, several active cell phones, and paraphernalia for a total seizure amount of ~ $49,000. Kyree Hairston-Mitchell 24, and Mya Bryant, 23, were arrested and charged with multiple felony narcotics-related offenses. A passenger in one of the vehicles involved in these arrests was also picked up on an extraditable warrant out of Ohio.

Mark your calendars! We are hosting another Pittsburgh Police Expo on September 19. Come meet our officers and detectives while exploring our specialty units. 🔹Saturday, September 19 🔹12PM – 4PM 🔹PBP Headquarters (1203 Western Avenue)

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is hiring! The opportunity to serve your community and advance your career in multiple specialty units is unmatched in the region. Check out our new recruitment video to see what Pittsburgh Police has to offer. joinpghpolice.com

It has been an incredibly busy first half of 2026 for the City of Pittsburgh and Department of Public Safety. Our teams have worked tirelessly, from major events such as the NFL Draft which drew more than 800,000 visitors, the annual Pittsburgh Marathon and Fourth of July celebrations, to managing safety operations for the filming of the television show Mayor of Kingstown. Additionally, our dedicated Public Safety admin staff are out in the neighborhoods connecting with people where they are. By strengthening relationships with residents and our city’s youth, they are building trust, providing critical outreach, and directly connecting community members with the essential resources they need to thrive. Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams shares his deep appreciation for all Public Safety personnel, emphasizing the hard work of every single staff member. 🔗 Learn more about Pittsburgh Public Safety: pittsburghpa.gov/safety 🔗 Join our team and apply today: shorturl.at/Xo8oJ