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31 May, 2024 By Erin M.

Pittsburgh police say they will no longer respond to calls that are not ‘in-progress emergencies’ amid staffing shortages

Pittsburgh police announced this week that they will no longer respond to calls that are not ‘in-progress emergencies’ in the early morning hours
Instead, lower priority calls will get sent to a telephone reporting unit

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has made major changes to its operation as it battles staffing shortages – including no longer responding to ‘in-progress emergencies’ and limiting the number of officers on the night shift.

Police Chief Larry Scirotto announced in February that during the earlier morning hours there will be fewer officers on staff and lower priority calls will get sent to a telephone reporting unit rather than a person. The chief said the changes need to be made so his 740 officers can more efficiently serve the community, reported WTAE.

According to WPXI, calls for theft, harassment, criminal mischief and burglary alarms will all be handled by the telephone reporting unit.

21 Mar, 2024 By Bob Barger

Personal Security Tips for Using Public WiFi Networks

The convenience of public WiFi networks is undeniable. However, these networks can often be a hotbed for potential cyber threats. Here’s how you can navigate this landscape while ensuring your personal security.

1. Recognize the Risks

Before connecting to a public WiFi, it’s crucial to understand the inherent risks. Adopting good cybersecurity habits can shield you from many common threats.

11 Aug, 2023 By Bob Barger

Neighborhood Watch

Are you part of a neighborhood watch? How did you get it started, or find out about it? If you aren’t part of one, there’s no better time than the present to join or start one in your neighborhood. By now, we all know that we are our own first response. The next closest person to you is your neighbor, so it makes sense to get to know them. If there is ever an emergency, you may have to depend on each other for help.