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Special Olympics athlete and Sgt. Urban on skis holding the SOPA torch

UPPD's Sgt. Urban serves as torch bearer at Special Olympics PA Winter Games

Nearly 300 Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA) athletes, coaches and volunteers gathered from all over the state at Seven Springs Mountain Resort on February 11, 2025, to kick off the SOPA Winter Games.

Pitt students on left shaking hands with Pitt police officers on right.

Pittwire: This newly expanded Pitt program is building a community-engaged campus police department

Launched at Pitt-Bradford in 2021, the Police Development was created to remove financial and logistical barriers for aspiring officers while building a more representative and community-focused campus police department.

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Lab Safety Awareness Week

CSHEMA Lab Safety Awareness Week is February 10-14, 2025, and our Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has the resources you will need to ensure a safe environment in your laboratory.

 

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Pittwire: How to keep your scooter secure on campus

More difficult to secure than cars or bicycles, scooters are an easier target for potential thieves. Make sure to follow these safety tips to properly lock up your e-scooter.

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UPPD Detective Ed Wolff named Special Unit Officer of the Year

Congratulations to UPPD Detective Ed Wolff, who was awarded Special Unit Officer of the Year Award at the ASIS Law Enforcement Appreciation Event on October 17. Detective Wolff was nominated by his colleagues for his dedication to justice and commitment to serving our campus and local communities. Please join us in congratulating him on this outstanding achievement!

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Cranberry Eagle: Zelie police department rolls out new e-bike program

UPPD Officer Justin Reck has been training bicycle officers for the past nine years, including officers from Zelienople Police Department's newest bicycle unit.

Scott Arigro, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Public Safety and Emergency Management

University Times: FBI veteran shares innovative approaches to campus safety

With more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, Scott Argiro has devoted his professional life to preparing for — and sometimes experiencing — alarming situations that often involve human beings at their worst behavior.

Person practicing use of a fire extinguisher on a real fire. Group of students watch.

University Times: Fire safety part of Fall Safety Day and EH&S Safety Week

EH&S Safety week is coming: September 23–27, 2024!

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Commander Bradley Kiefer graduated from the FBI National Academy

Commander Bradley Kiefer was invited in March to participate in the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, making him part of less than 1% of law enforcement officers worldwide who are accepted into the training program.

Students walking at the pedestrian crosswalk on Bigelow Bouldevard.

University Times: Pitt Public Safety wants everyone to be safe this year

Pitt Public Safety and Emergency Management deals with plenty of high-profile issues, but it’s often pedestrian awareness that can be the biggest safety concern each fall.

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Pittwire: Walking, biking or driving on campus? Safety first!

Important tips for students, faculty and staff for getting to and from classes, study spaces, events and meetings this year.

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Pittwire: Commander Shawn Ellies receives 2024 Men of Excellence award

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department's Commander Shawn Ellies was recognized by the New Pittsburgh Courier among the Class of 2024 Men of Excellence, an annual award that celebrates African American men in the Pittsburgh region who “inspire others through their vision and leadership, exceptional achievements, and participation in community services.”
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AED Educational Sessions 7/24/2024

Join Pitt EH&S and ZOLL Medical for CPR and AED awareness on July 24, 2024.
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Evacuation and Fire Safety Reminders

If you need to evacuate a building on campus, you should familiarize yourself with the sights, sounds and procedures developed by Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.