Police Blotter: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

By News Editors • November 6, 2020

A verbal domestic, public urination and more in this week’s police blotter.

Police Blotter Oct. 15 – Oct. 21

By News Editors • October 23, 2020

Liquor law violations, drug violations and more in this week’s police blotter.

Large crowd, few masks at Schenley Park worship service

By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss • October 19, 2020

California-based Christian musician Sean Feucht hosted a worship service Sunday evening at Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill that drew about 200 people. Few attendees of the “Let Us Worship” outdoor concert wore masks or were socially distanced.

Pitt police town hall addresses transparency, communication with students

By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Commander Eric Holmes, the chief of staff of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, participated in the event along with University administration and Pitt security subcontractor Allied Security. The Student Government Board, Student Affairs and the Black Senate organized the town hall.

Police Blotter Oct. 1 – Oct. 7

By News Editors • October 9, 2020

Liquor law violations, indecent assault and more in this week’s police blotter.

Peduto: Expanding, not defunding, is the future of Pittsburgh police

By Rebecca Johnson and India Krug • October 5, 2020

Mayor Bill Peduto said at a roundtable last Thursday that reforming the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police requires investing more in the police force rather than defunding it. No protest organizers were included as panelists at the event.

Police Blotter Aug. 20-26

By News Editors • August 27, 2020

A drug violation, theft and a criminal mischief in this week’s police blotter.

Pitt students, faculty express concerns over City arrest in unmarked van

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • August 21, 2020

For Eric Macadangdang, the arrest of a protest marshal by City police officers outside Pitt’s Barco Law Building last Saturday is a safety concern for all Pitt students.

Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed

By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor • August 12, 2020

Rosfeld filed a civil complaint in January against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Kathy Humphrey, the senior vice chancellor for engagement, for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018 termination.

Police blotter: April 9 – April 15

By News Editors • April 16, 2020

The Pitt News collates and publishes the Pitt police’s media crime log on a weekly basis.