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
A Pitt police vest.

University Counseling Center, Pitt police collaborate to ‘de-escalate’ crisis calls

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • February 2, 2022
The University Counseling Center and Pitt police have partnered to create a new program to provide a response from both mental health professionals and police to students in distress.
Police Blotter: Jan. 14 - Jan. 18

Police Blotter: Jan. 14 – Jan. 18

By News Editors • January 21, 2022
Pitt Police reported nothing in this week’s crime log.
A City police officer faces a line of people.

Oakland, South Side to see increased police presence Saturday night

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • December 3, 2021
In anticipation of the ACC Championship Game on Saturday, Pittsburgh Public Safety is allocating extra police units to the Oakland and South Side neighborhoods to deal with crowds and potential Pitt victory celebrations.
Port Authority bus on Fifth Avenue.

Editorial | Eight ways to stay safe on Pitt’s campus

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • November 12, 2021
It’s important to be aware of your surroundings, both with and without “blanket man” on the loose.
Irvis Hall on Pitt’s upper campus.

Pitt police issues crime alert after oven explosion in Irvis Hall

By Quentin Tan, For The Pitt News • October 31, 2021
Pitt police issued a crime alert Saturday morning detailing an oven explosion in Irvis Hall.
Pitt police issues crime alert after robbery

Pitt police issues crime alert after robbery

By Martha Layne, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2021
Pitt police issued a crime alert Tuesday morning detailing a reported robbery in the 400 block of Semple St.
Police Blotter: April 15- April 21

Police Blotter: April 15- April 21

By News Editors • April 22, 2021
Harassment, defiant trespass and more in this week’s police blotter.
Student Affairs hosted a town hall on Thursday evening via Zoom to reflect on the transparency within the Pitt police department, as well as to address questions students had relating to the Pitt police.

Pitt police town hall addresses funding, weapon usage among officers

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • April 19, 2021
Student Affairs hosted a town hall on Thursday evening via Zoom to reflect on transparency within Pitt police, as well as addressing student concerns relating to the Pitt police.
Mikala Aleksandruk: Just one of God’s children

Mikala Aleksandruk: Just one of God’s children

By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2021
Mikala Aleksandruk is the president of Some of God’s Children Gospel Choir and has led on implementing the Black Senate’s police reform demands, all amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police Blotter: March 11-March 17

Police Blotter: March 11-March 17

By News Editors • March 18, 2021
Liquor law violations, criminal mischief and more in this week’s police blotter.
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