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Chief Jason Lando spent time with members of Basic Recruit Class 25-02 at the Training Academy on Monday. Chief Lando and Acting Assistant Chief Lori McCartney presented to the class on the principles of 21st Century Policing, outlining the Bureau's expectations. The 34 recruits are less than two weeks away from graduation, after which they will hit the streets to serve the city as the newest @Pittsburgh Police officers!

Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police recently joined students, teachers, and families at Weil PreK-5’s Fun Day and Spring Hill K-5's Community Day. First responders shared details about their responsibilities and gave children tours of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars. These events gave students valuable hands-on learning while helping first responders build positive community relationships before the school year ended.

Schools may be almost out, but the Department of Public Safety had a blast connecting with students at the Brookline Funday! Members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and the Bureau of Fire joined students and gave them an inside look at their specialized roles in keeping the community safe. The Zone 6 Safer Together Coordinator also attended to talk about summer safety. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to learn with us!

Over the weekend, Pittsburgh Police joined the community Peace Walk in Zone 2, organized by REACH. Community members, local organizations, and law enforcement came together to promote peace and support ongoing efforts to reduce violence. During the event, REACH honored Zone 2 Commander Timothy Novosel for his outstanding dedication and service to the community.

National leaders from Cities United, Cure Violence, and the National Network for Safe Communities recently visited Allegheny County to collaborate on strategies to build safer communities. They met with violence prevention and intervention partners and officials, including Public Safety’s Office of Community Services & Violence Prevention, Office of Community Health & Safety, and Police Chief Jason Lando.

UPDATE: Isabella Shealey has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information. Original post: Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 86-year-old woman. Isabella Shealey was last seen in the 7600 block of Hamilton Avenue in Homewood South on June 7, 2026, between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. She uses a walker or cane, is blind in one eye, and may be in need of medical attention. Shealey is described as 5’6”, weighing approximately 120 pounds, with grey hair, and wearing glasses. If anyone has information on her whereabouts, please call (412) 323-7141 or dial 911.

On Saturday, Special Victims Unit Detective Mike Flynn was asked to speak at the 4th Annual Missing Persons Awareness Day at Schenley Park. Pittsburgh Police missing persons detectives work closely with multiple agencies, including Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group in an effort to find answers and bring closure to the families of missing people. Learn more about the Special Victims Unit missing persons investigations in this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article: bit.ly/3RTmnea

UPDATE: A’Kyher Thompson has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information. Original post. Special Victim Unit detectives are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. A’Kyher Thompson was last seen at Colfax Elementary on Beechwood Boulevard on May 29, 2026. He is considered endangered due to his age. Thompson is known to frequent East Liberty, Homewood, East Hills, Wilkinsburg, and the Squirrel Hill Business District. He is described as 5’02”, weighing approximately 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Thompson is known to wear a black ski mask, black pants, and black and silver sneakers. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please call (412) 323-7141 or dial 911.

Yesterday’s annual Project Huddle Up meeting successfully brought community partners together to finalize operational plans for the upcoming youth football season. Led by Public Safety’s Stop the Violence Office, the session established comprehensive strategies to ensure a secure, welcoming, and positive environment for all participants and spectators.

The warning period for Paul Miller’s Law ends today. Tomorrow, drivers can be stopped and cited for using an interactive mobile device while driving.

This week, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Mounted Patrol had a great time horsin’ around with students from Allegheny South Middle School! Officers gave students a behind-the-scenes look at the stables, discussed the role the Mounted Unit plays within the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and talked about the daily care and training that keeps the horses healthy and ready to serve. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Bureau of Police.

UPDATE: Khalil Jackson has been safely located. Thank you to everyone who shared information. Original post: Special Victims Unit detectives are searching for a missing 11-year-old boy. Khalil Jackson is described as 4'6", 80 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on 6/3/26 at the corner of Aiken St. and Black St. wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and the same gray crocs seen in the photograph. Khalil spends time in the Garfield neighborhood, the Hill District, South Side (E. Carson area), the North Side, and Wilkinsburg. If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please call (412) 323-7141 or dial 911.

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 May 15-31, 2026: Arrests: 32 Non-traffic: 16 Parking tickets: 15 Traffic Stops: 0 Tows: 0 Warrants: 0 Firearms recovered: 0

UPDATE: Lailonna Bernal has been returned home safely. Thank you to everyone who shared the information. Original post:

Carrick High School hosted the final Youth Connections session of the school year, bringing together students and officers for an engaging and impactful afternoon. Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, and contributed to making this last session successful. We look forward to continuing these valuable relationship-building sessions when the new school year begins.

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 May 18-24, 2026: Arrests: 15 Non-traffic: 21 Parking tickets:7 Traffic Stops: 1 Tows: 0 Warrants: 0 Firearms recovered: 0