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410 E. Bruceton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Police, Ambulance, or Fire Emergency: 911
Police Non-Emergency: 412.655.5045
Pleasant Hills Police Department
Chief: Ed Cunningham
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*** COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ***
Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers by Susan Johnson
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or idenity theft. The first phase of the 2010 Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.
The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advise:
If a Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their ID and their badge before answering any questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.
Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking info to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the Census. Census workers will NOT solicit donations.
REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.
The Census Bureau has decided not to work with ACORN for gathering information. No ACORN worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau.
Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person. However, the Census Bureau will NOT contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for email scams. Never click on a link or open attachments in emails supposedly from the Census Bureau.
For more info on Idenity theft and fraud visit the BBB at www.bbb.org
Parent/Teen Driving Agreement
Learning to drive can be both stressful and exciting for parent and teen alike. In order to make the process a little less stressful and safer, the Pleasant Hills Police Department is offering Parent/Teen Driving Agreements. The agreement comes on a wallet sized card and has responsibilities for the new driver and parent as well. The agreements are available at the police department so please stop in and get one even if your teen has been driving for a few years. And remember to always buckle your seat belt.
A Child is Missing Alert Program
The Pleasant Hills Police department would like borough residents to be aware of a program called A Child is Missing. The program gives law enforcement one of the best resources in locating lost children. Our residents!
The alert program works like this. An officer contacts a technician from A Child is Missing and provides a physical description of the missing child and the time/place last seen. The technician then records an alert message which is phoned out to the area where the child was last seen. Once activated, a 1000 phone calls a minute can be placed.
A Child is Missing operates 24/7 and can only be activated by law enforcement. For more information on A Child is Missing please visit their website: www.achildismissing.org
Mission
The Mission of the Pleasant Hills Police Department is to insure, to the greatest extent, the safety and security of our borough residents and businesses. This involves not only the traditional approach to law enforcement, but also an aggressive Community Oriented Policing Program. Fostering a strong police-community partnership not only builds a positive relationship between the police department and the community, but also serves as a critical ingredient in both crime detection and crime prevention.
 Department Organization
From its inception in 1947, the Pleasant Hills Police Department has defined its goal as providing the finest in protection and service to the community.
Striving to maintain this principles, the department utilizes computerized record keeping so as to have the most current information possible. This is a benefit to the residents and the business community alike.
In a small department each officer wears many hats. While our primary function is patrol, each officer investigates complaints and prepares an initial report. The officer will then investigate the report gathering information and evidence that may result in an arrest. For more complicated cases the Criminal Investigator will assume the lead and direct the investigation toward its resolution.
Traffic related issues constitute a concerted effort from the patrol force. Investigating over 400 traffic accidents a year requires special attention in the areas of vehicle Code enforcement and traffic safety data analysis. Utilizing accident reconstruction procedures, speed monitors and speed detection devices, officers are able to address these issues. Two major state highways and nearly 400 businesses bring tens of thousands of cars through our borough each day. Monitoring problematic locations and strict enforcement of traffic laws serve to provide the safest possible motoring environment.
Being cognizant of the dangers in today's society, officers have been trained in Critical Incident Management and respond to dangerous situations that may occur in our schools or workplaces. Working closely with fifteen other surrounding departments and in conjunction with the South Hills Area Council of Governments, we have established a strategy to deal with these issues. Doing everything possible to provide a safe learning environment for our children is of paramount importance.
While the department consists of both Operations and Staff Services division,. each work In conjunction to augment the other. Judicious allocation of personnel and departmental resources enable officers to provide patrol coverage, take a pro-active approach to problem solving, investigate crimes and accidents and offer community programs and events.
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