The Police Department serves the perceived needs of the community and its citizens. It is the Police Department's goal to provide this protection with a well trained, professional, friendly department. The Department consists of Chief Donald Dorsch,
12 full-time officers, 4 part-time officers, a full-time secretary and a police canine.

Borough residents are encouraged to always immediately notify the Police of any suspicious activity. This is vital to investigations. Residents should try and obtain descriptions of persons or vehicle registration information if possible. The Police Department office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. In case of any emergency CALL 911. The non-emergency telephone number during office hours is 412/364-1227. To contact someone 24 hours a day call 412/473-3056.

The police department would like to share with Borough residents the different services and programs which we have available to neighborhoods, community groups and organizations. These services can be provided based on availability of equipment and through coordinating officers' schedules:

RULES OF THE ROAD
Click here to view some Rules of the Road

WHAT TO DO...WHEN STOPPED BY THE POLICE

IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU...What is your name? Where do you live? Do you have any identification?

These are simple questions that under certain circumstances police officers have the right and sometimes the obligation to ask. They can be answered easily by almost everyone. However, when a police officer asks these questions, it could cause problems for the police officer and YOU. Most of the time there is a reason why the officer is asking you such questions even though it may seem to you at the time that there isn't a reason.

The officer may be investigating a complaint phoned into the police by someone in the neighborhood. The officer may have been informed by the police radio that a crime has just been committed in the area. For one reason or another, you may be the person he or she suspects may be involved. You may have knowledge that will help the officer in the investigation, or the officer may think you are in need of assistance or help.

The officer has a responsibility and an obligation to obtain pertinent information to resolve any calls or incidents that he or she is involved in. Part of the investigation process is to ask questions that are relevant to the information the officer has received regarding the assignment. If you overreact to the officer's questions, you may create an even more serious situation.

Click on the links below to read more about the rights you have, things you should remember and what you can expect when a police officer starts asking you questions:

IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY THE POLICE IN YOUR CAR

IF YOU ARE STOPPED BY THE POLICE ON THE STREET

IF THE POLICE COME KNOCKING AT YOUR DOOR