The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
SWAT response to barricade situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 
The Cathedral of Learning and Litchfield Towers.

Water returns to Litchfield Towers, Amos Hall after water main break

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 25, 2025
Pitt Police said a water main break on O’Hara Street left several dorms on campus without water on Tuesday night.
Police blotter: Nov. 1 - Nov. 6

Police blotter: Nov. 1 – Nov. 6

By News Editors • November 8, 2024
Pitt police reported theft by deception at The Eatery, graffiti at the Allegheny Observatory and more in this week’s crime log.
Police watch protesters during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

Chief of Police, students discuss absence of ENS alert following assault of two Jewish students on campus

By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2024
After no alert from the Emergency Notification System alert was sent at Pitt following the assault of two Jewish students on Friday evening, students have raised concerns about campus safety and how law enforcement responds and notifies the Pitt community when dangers occur.
Editorial | Pitt Police must do better with emergency notifications

Editorial | Pitt Police must do better with emergency notifications

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 3, 2024
Over this past weekend, three major crimes took place on and around Pitt’s campus and on Duquesne University’s campus. Students who heard the news from friends and family members or social media applications like X, formerly known as Twitter, eagerly awaited for Pitt’s Emergency Notification System to tell us to stay clear of the sites. But no notifications ever came.
Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine protesters face off during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

Photos: SJP hosts the first Pro-Palestine protest of the school year

By Liam Sullivan and Bhaskar Chakrabarti • September 3, 2024

Students for Justice in Palestine, in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Palestine Coalition and Pitt Divest from Apartheid, hosted a pro-Palestine rally at Schenley Plaza at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The rally...

A Pitt Police officer talks with students during the Spring Safety Fair in the William Pitt Union.

Emergency personnel offer safety tips at spring safety fair

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • March 5, 2024

It’s important for students to feel comfortable bringing their safety concerns to the Pitt police department, according to Bradley Kiefer.  “If you see something, say something — it really is...

Chief of Police Holly A. Lamb poses for a photo at her desk.

Holly Lamb promoted to chief of Pitt police following Loftus’ retirement

By Emma Hannan, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024
Pitt police appointed Holly Lamb to chief of police following the retirement of James Loftus in December. 
Police blotter: Jan. 4 - Jan 9.

Police blotter: Jan. 4 – Jan 9.

By News Editors • January 12, 2024
Pitt police reported public drunkenness, theft of a firearm and more in this week’s crime log.
An emergency blue light phone on campus.

Pitt to automatically enroll all students in ENS texts

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • January 12, 2024
All Pitt students on the Oakland campus will receive texts when an Emergency Notification System alert is sent out beginning Jan. 16.
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