{"id":2196503,"date":"2024-03-11T13:34:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pittsburgh-police-cuts-staff-between-3-7-a-m-no-longer-respond-if-not-in-progress-emergency\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T13:38:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T17:38:54","slug":"pittsburgh-police-cuts-staff-between-3-7-a-m-no-longer-respond-if-not-in-progress-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pittsburgh-police-cuts-staff-between-3-7-a-m-no-longer-respond-if-not-in-progress-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Police reduces staff from 3-7 A.M., only respond to &#8216;in-progress emergencies"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpittsburgh-police-cuts-staff-between-3-7-a-m-no-longer-respond-if-not-in-progress-emergency%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2196503&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pittsburgh Police Change Policy, Limiting Response to Non-Emergency\u200b Calls<\/h2>\n<p>In\u200b a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-alderman-says-gangs-are-responsible-for-chicago-problems-not-racism-as-mayor-lori-lightfoot-claimed\/\" title=\"Chicago Alderman Says Gangs Are Responsible For Chicago Problems, Not Racism, As Mayor Lori Lightfoot Claimed\">recent policy change<\/a>, the Pittsburgh police department has\u2063 announced that they will no longer personally respond to calls that are not\u2063 considered &#8220;in-progress emergencies.&#8221; This decision comes as part of an effort to better allocate resources and improve overall efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of dispatching\u200b officers to non-emergency calls, these calls will now be assigned to a Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) through a telephone recording system. The TRU will operate from 7 a.m. to\u200c 3 a.m. daily, including weekends. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the TRU will not handle calls involving suspects on\u2062 the scene, \u2063crimes requiring medical aid, domestic disputes, calls\u200c with evidence, or requests \u200dfor the Mobile Crime Unit to process \u200ca scene.<\/p>\n<p>During the hours of 3 a.m. to 7\u200d a.m., when fewer 911 calls are typically made,\u2063 there will be no desk \u2064officers present at the \u2062six police stations in the city. Instead, call\u2062 boxes linked to 911 have been installed for emergencies during these hours. It&#8217;s worth mentioning that \u200cthere may \u200dbe only 22 officers available \u200cto cover the entire city during some overnight shifts.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh Police \u2062Chief Larry Scirotto defended these changes, stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s enough \u2063to \u2062cover the entire city in those hours when we have 8% of the time people are calling&#8230; I&#8217;m confident in the decisions that we make, that it impacts this bureau and this city in a much better way than we have in the past.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pittsburgh\u200b police \u200cwill no \u2062longer respond to certain calls including theft, harassment, criminal mischief, \u2062and burglary alarms.<\/p>\n<p>Between 3AM-7AM there will be \u200cno officers at any police stations.<\/p>\n<p>Buy guns. Buy ammo.<\/p>\n<p>The police will not\u2064 protect you. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZoQbkREQUs\">pic.twitter.com\/ZoQbkREQUs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Libs \u200dof TikTok (@libsoftiktok) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1766897488202768818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to Chief Scirotto, these changes were\u2062 prompted by staffing shortages, as the city&#8217;s police force has decreased to 740 officers,\u200c below the desired full staff of 900. He also highlighted the imbalance between officer shifts and call\u2062 volume, with two-thirds of calls coming between 2 p.m. and 2 a.m., while only one-third of officers worked overnight. This led to under-resourcing one shift and over-resourcing another,\u2064 prompting the need for these adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>Despite concerns raised by Bob Swartzwelder, president of the Fraternal Order of\u200c Police #1, who criticized the plan for straining manpower, Chief \u2062Scirotto remains confident in the data-driven approach. He emphasized that the changes aim to better focus on officer wellness and \u2063improve overall safety.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE \u2063DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures has the department \u2062taken \u200bto\u200b ensure that all calls \u2062are appropriately assessed and prioritized under \u2064the new policy?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Hief Scott Schubert explained that \u2063this change in\u2063 policy is a response \u200bto the increasing demands and limited resources of\u200b the police department. The \u2064decision to\u200b limit the\u200c response to non-emergency\u200d calls aims to prioritize the \u200cmost critical needs of the community and ensure a\u2064 more efficient use of\u200b personnel and equipment.<\/p>\n<p>The department recognizes that not all calls require an immediate on-site \u2063response from\u200d an officer. By\u2064 utilizing the Telephone Reporting Unit, the\u2062 police department \u2064can address \u2063non-emergency issues in \u2062a more timely \u2062and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-revives-obama-broadband-boondoggle\/\" title=\"Biden Revives Obama Broadband Boondoggle\">cost-effective manner<\/a>. This also\u2062 allows officers to focus their attention on higher-priority calls\u200c and situations that require their immediate presence.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200b some may express concerns over the potential \u200dimplications of this policy change, it \u2064is important to note that\u200b this decision was made after a careful evaluation of data, resources, and national best practices. The \u2063department has \u200btaken steps to \u2064ensure that all\u2062 calls are appropriately \u2063assessed\u200b and prioritized. The criteria for\u2063 determining whether a call\u2064 is an in-progress emergency or a non-emergency have been clearly defined, and the public has \u2063been informed about the new protocol.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the installation of call \u2062boxes during the overnight hours demonstrates the commitment of the Pittsburgh Police Department\u200b to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/second-trucker-protest-convoy-blocks-canada-u-s-border-police-tactical-units-dispatched\/\" title=\"Second Trucker Protest Convoy Blocks Canada-U.S. Border, Police Tactical Units Dispatched\">maintain public safety<\/a> even \u2062in\u2063 the absence\u200c of desk \u2063officers at the police stations. While \u200bit\u200c is acknowledged that there will be limited manpower\u2063 during these hours, the department is working to optimize their resources \u200band ensure a swift \u2062response \u200dto emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for the community\u2062 to understand that this \u2062policy change is not\u2063 a reflection of \u2062a lack of concern \u200dfor non-emergency \u200dissues. Rather, it is \u2064a strategic \u200bdecision aimed at maximizing efficiency and providing a more targeted approach to policing. The Telephone \u2062Reporting \u200cUnit is equipped to handle\u2064 a variety of non-emergency situations and \u2062can provide \u200cthe necessary information and support to those calling with non-urgent concerns.<\/p>\n<p>The Pittsburgh police\u200c department is committed to providing the best possible service to the community. \u200bThis policy change represents a proactive \u2064effort by the department to\u2062 adapt\u200d to the evolving needs and \u2063challenges of \u2064policing in the modern era. By making these changes, the department can better allocate resources, improve response\u2063 times \u200cfor urgent matters, and ultimately enhance public\u2063 safety.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Pittsburgh police department&#8217;s decision to\u200c limit the response to non-emergency\u200d calls is a strategic step towards improving resource allocation and efficiency. By implementing the\u2062 Telephone\u200b Reporting Unit \u2064and \u200dinstalling emergency\u2063 call boxes \u2064during overnight hours, the department aims to provide a more\u2062 targeted and effective approach to policing. While concerns may arise, it is essential to recognize \u200dthe department&#8217;s commitment to public safety and their dedication to adapting to the \u2063changing demands\u200c of \u2064law \u200cenforcement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No longer send police officers to non-emergency calls. Instead, a Telephone Reporting Unit (TRU) will handle these calls from 7-3 a.m. daily, including weekends. This change comes as part of recent policy updates by the Pittsburgh police department to prioritize in-progress emergencies for personal response<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":2196504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1056293268.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2196503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-1056293268.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/60"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196503"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196503\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2196504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2196503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2196503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}