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Pittsburgh police are working to realign the shrinking 770-officer force in the new year, but union leaders warn that the bureau shouldn’t reorganize in the midst of a staffing crisis. In 2024, Chief Larry Scirotto said he plans to launch a street crime team, hire a dozen young adults as
Rocco started her career in 1949.
Attorney Casey White has seen youth violence surge. Since the North Hills native launched his career 13 years ago as a criminal defense lawyer in Pittsburgh, he has witnessed gun violence involving children and teens grow exponentially. He said he has never had as many juvenile clients in jail awaiting
Pittsburgh police plan next year to launch a new street crime team and hire a dozen people to respond to calls that don’t require an armed officer. The new street crime unit will be comprised of 18 officers, including two sergeants and a lieutenant. It will focus on reducing violent
Social media video from the arrest near Smithfield Street and Strawberry Way sparked controversy, and the defense asked about the availability of bodycam video.