Finance committee approves settlement payment, invoices and flags police surveillance software Finance committee approved a settlement warrant and routine invoices and p-card approvals; Councilwoman Gross raised concerns about a $2,754 invoice for Leeds Online LLC (Sellhawk) used by the police bureau, referencing reporting on continuous surveillance capabilities and noting the administration’s assertion the city uses the tool only with judicial warrants.

The finance committee's approval of a $10,000 settlement and a controversial police surveillance software invoice has sparked urgent debates about privacy and oversight in Pittsburgh.

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Thunderous applause filled #Pittsburgh City Council chambers as Jason Lando — a 21-year #PittsburghPolice vet and #SquirrelHill native — took the oath as the city’s new police chief.

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In wake of homicide ruling, police release few details about Troy Hill grandmother's death Mystery continues to surround the investigation into the death last month of a Troy Hill woman, whose homicide was acknowledged only Thursday by Pittsburgh police. Patricia Kachinko, a lifelong homema...

Homicide on a quiet #TroyHill street

#Pittsburgh resident Patricia Kachinko, 73, died June 24 -- succumbing to injuries from a domestic dispute 3 weeks earlier.

#PittsburghPolice have shared few details -- but say charges are expected. @triblive.bsky.social

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Dispute over damage to car preceded fatal shooting in Homewood A Pittsburgh man will face trial in connection with a fatal shooting in Homewood in October. Safon Gump, 24, of East Liberty was held for court Friday following a preliminary hearing on homicide and o...

A #Pittsburgh man will face trial in connection with a fatal shooting in Homewood in October.

#PittsburghPolice say Safon Gump, 24, of East Liberty, killed Gregory Prince, 38, of Homewood after a conversation about damage to the victim’s car. @triblive.bsky.social

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Proud of my city this weekend! More than 6,000 people showed up 2fight 4 democracy, & did so peacefully. Kudos 2 Pittsburgh police for having blocks baracaded to ensure the safety of those participating and the march downtown that followed the rally. #pittsburghstrong #pittsburghpolice #handsoff

Ragland withdraws as Pittsburgh police chief candidate, plans to retire Pittsburgh police Acting Chief Christopher Ragland is leaving the department and has withdrawn his name from consideration to be permanent chief, according to an email provided to TribLive by a police...

BREAKING #PittsburghPolice Acting Chief Christopher Ragland is leaving the department and has withdrawn his name from consideration to be permanent chief, according to an email provided to @triblive.bsky.social by a police source.

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Morning Roundup: Police say robber hit employee with fire extinguisher Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Feb. 5: Police say robber hit employee with fire extinguisher Pittsburgh police said they are investigating a Brookline robbery, in...

Man hit with fire extinguisher during robbery in #Pittsburgh's Brookline. #PittsburghPolice investigating. @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburgh council president says Gainey favors acting police chief for permanent post Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is close to nominating the city’s acting police chief, a 30-year veteran officer, to lead the police bureau on a permanent basis, City Council President R. Daniel Lave...

#Pittsburgh council prez: Mayor Ed Gainey leaning twd nominating acting chief to top post permanently. @triblive.bsky.social

“I have no desire to see this organization tread water.” -- #PittsburghPolice Acting Chief Christopher Ragland

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'We're in trouble': Pittsburgh police lost 103 officers this year, figures show Figures released Tuesday show Pittsburgh police lost more officers in 2024 than they have in at least 12 years, triggering calls from elected leaders and public-safety watchdogs to stem a staffing cri...

Figures released Tuesday show #PittsburghPolice lost more officers in 2024 than they have in at least 12 years, triggering calls from elected leaders and public-safety watchdogs to stem a staffing crisis that’s also playing out nationwide @triblive.bsky.social

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Pittsburgh police charge man in Northview Heights homicide Pittsburgh police are accusing a man of fatally shooting his companion in the back when, investigators say, they opened fire on a group of people earlier this month in the city’s Northview Heigh...

NEWS -- #PittsburghPolice said a man fatally shot his companion in the back when they opened fire on a group of people Nov. 7 in the city’s Northview Heights neighborhood @triblive.bsky.social

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