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Pittsburgh will accept up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Ross and Carol Nese Foundation. The money will be used by the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety, and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service to hire a Head of Talent Acquisition to recruit and retain public safety staff.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety and the Director of Human Resources and Civil Service to enter into an…

Pittsburgh City Council received and filed an affirmative recommendation report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness following their July 29, 2026 meeting.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 29, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Highmark Health will give Pittsburgh $20 million over five years to buy medical equipment for first responders, starting with new fire department vehicles.

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department…

Pittsburgh will receive a $25 million donation from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, paid at $5 million a year for five years. The money will be used by the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS to buy vehicles and equipment.

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department…

The City Council filed a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions for public safety and wellness as of July 22, 2026.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 22, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Resolution amending Resolution 762 of 2025, which authorized the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter into an Amended Agreement or Agreements with Julota for software subscription-based…

Pittsburgh City Council voted 9-0 to adjust its vehicle and equipment leasing agreements for 2026, adding $85,000 for Office of Community Health and Safety vehicles and cutting $1,983,750 from Emergency Medical Services. The changes bring the total authorization for the Equipment Leasing Authority to $26,289,269.

Resolution amending Resolution 37 and 126 of 2026, which authorized an amendment to the cooperation agreement or agreements with the City…

Pittsburgh City Council received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions to improve public safety.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for July 1, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will spend up to $250,000 to hire Operation Better Block to run the Safe Passages youth violence prevention program citywide. The Mayor and Public Safety Director are authorized to sign the agreement for one year.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a Professional…

Pittsburgh has appointed Karen Dixon as the Assistant Chief of Administration for the Bureau of Police, effective immediately.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Karen Dixon as Assistant Chief of Administration of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

Pittsburgh will receive office furniture worth $10,190.95 from King Street Productions for the Public Safety Admin Office.

Resolution authorizing, pursuant to Ch. 210 (“Acceptance of Gifts to City”) of the City Code, the Mayor and the Director of the Department…

The Pittsburgh City Council filed a Committee on Public Safety and Wellness report recommending actions to improve public safety and wellness citywide.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 24, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh City Council voted 6-0 to give the Department of Innovation & Performance until September 2, 2026, to deliver a report on the city's use of surveillance technologies. The extension allows more time to detail the technologies' costs, capabilities, and impacts on civil rights before a public discussion.

Resolution amending Resolution No. 182 of 2026: authorizing and instructing the Department of Innovation & Performance to publish and…

Pittsburgh has appointed Lori McCartney as the new Assistant Chief of the Police Bureau, effective immediately.

Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Lori McCartney as Assistant Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police.

Pittsburgh filed a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness recommending actions for the city’s safety and wellness programs.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 17, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh’s Committee on Public Safety and Wellness issued a report on June 10, 2026, and the City Council read, received and filed it.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 10, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay PulsePoint Foundation up to $6,000 for the annual renewal of the PulsePoint emergency services application. The application is used by the City's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The payment is for the City's share of the license fee.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of PulsePoint Foundation, PO Box 12594, Pleasanton, CA 94588, in an amount not to…

Pittsburgh will pay 1410 East Carson, LLC up to $3,151 to settle a claim for damage to the business's front window caused by a police horse. The business is located at 1410 East Carson Street. The payment will be made over one year.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of 1410 East Carson, LLC in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for a meeting on June 3, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for June 3, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay International Trauma Life Support-Penn Ohio up to $8,100 for trauma and life support certifications. This is for the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The funds come from the bureau's general fund.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of International Trauma Life Support-Penn Ohio (ITLS), in an amount not to exceed…

Pittsburgh will pay Omar Cardenas up to $3,600 to settle a claim for damage to his vehicle from an accident with a City Police vehicle on Eiler Street. The accident occurred on March 17, 2026. The payment will be made over one year.

Resolution authorizing the issuance of a warrant in favor of Omar Cardenas in an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for May 27, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 27, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will adopt the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation plan to reduce losses from natural and human-made hazards. The plan was developed with public input and outlines mitigation activities. No funding is specified.

Resolution adopting the Allegheny County Hazard Mitigation plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh will pay A. Folino Construction, Inc. $481,320 for emergency snow removal at various locations. The work will be done over one year. The payment will come from the city's operating account.

Resolution providing for the issuance of a warrant in favor of A. Folino Construction, Inc., in the amount of Four Hundred Eighty-One…

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for May 18, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 18, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh received a report from the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness. The report is for May 13, 2026, and has an affirmative recommendation. No specific actions or funding are mentioned.

Report of the Committee on Public Safety and Wellness for May 13, 2026 with an Affirmative Recommendation.

Pittsburgh will pay Leidos Security Detection & Automation, Inc. up to $69,000 over five years for maintenance of the city's x-ray security systems. The agreement covers equipment maintenance services. The city's Department of Public Safety will oversee the contract.

Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh into a…