University of Pittsburgh Police Department

University of Pittsburgh Police Department This page is not monitored 24 hours a day. For emergencies, please call 412-624-2121. To report a crime anonymously, visit http://police.pitt.edu.

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is the third-largest law enforcement agency in Allegheny County, providing 24-hour protection for nearly 40,000 students, faculty, and staff. We cover the 132-acre Pittsburgh campus, along with University Facilities in outlying Pittsburgh neighborhoods, such as the Surplus Warehouse on Thomas Boulevard and the South Side Sports Complex. We have around 100 commissioned officer positions, which include a motorcycle unit of six officers, a bicycle unit of six officers, a K-9 unit of four officers (two are K-9s), and a Special Emergency Response Team (SERT). The SERT team is fully equipped to immediately respond to life-threatening events. Ten communications room personnel, 46 security guards, and four administrative professionals are also an integral part of our department. All commissioned officers are certified under state law and receive training in “rapid response, active shooter” on a regular basis.

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A day of remembrance and honoring our fallen heroes. Today, Pitt Police join the entire nation in remembering the lives ...
09/11/2026

A day of remembrance and honoring our fallen heroes. Today, Pitt Police join the entire nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and we give thanks to the first responders who gave it their all to protect and preserve life on that tragic day and the days and weeks that followed.
 
We will never forget.

The Rave Guardian app is sunsetting on Thursday, September 10. Download the NEW PittSAFE app today and make sure to remo...
09/09/2026

The Rave Guardian app is sunsetting on Thursday, September 10. Download the NEW PittSAFE app today and make sure to remove Rave Guardian from your phone. Stay safe and Hail to Pitt!
pi.tt/PittSAFE

🌧️ We’re no meteorologists, but it’s looking like rain on Thursday, September 10, the day of our Fall 2026 Safety Sympos...
09/08/2026

🌧️ We’re no meteorologists, but it’s looking like rain on Thursday, September 10, the day of our Fall 2026 Safety Symposium. No worries, though; if we are unable to host the event in Gallagher Plaza, you can still join us for a day of fun activities, snacks, and swag inside the William Pitt Union. Tag a friend who needs to join you at the Fall 2026 Safety Symposium!

Pitt Football season is here! When you go to cheer on the Panthers against the RedHawks, make sure you and your friends ...
09/04/2026

Pitt Football season is here! When you go to cheer on the Panthers against the RedHawks, make sure you and your friends have a safety plan:

📱 Save Pitt Police’s emergency number, 412-624-2121, in your contacts
💧 Stay hydrated and dress appropriately for the weather
📲 Download and use the new PittSAFE app: you can use the Friend Walk feature to let family and friends know you got home safely after the game
👀 Be aware of your surroundings, and if you see something, say something: report suspicious activity through the PittSAFE app
📋 Follow Pitt’s Student Code of Conduct
🚨 And call us if you experience an emergency. Pitt Police are here to help!

Have a safe game day, Panthers! 💙💛🏈


Photo credit: Aimee Obidzinski, University of Pittsburgh

09/02/2026

An off-campus crime alert has been issued by the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, Pittsburgh campus. All crime alerts are posted on our website: http://pi.tt/crimealerts

Do you know the 9pm routine? If you’re living off campus, coordinate with your roommates and use these tips to secure yo...
09/01/2026

Do you know the 9pm routine? If you’re living off campus, coordinate with your roommates and use these tips to secure your home, property, and vehicle:

🔐 Lock your doors and windows and make sure they are secure
💡 Turn on exterior lights
📸 Set your home security system and cameras
👜 Lock your vehicle and remove valuable items
📬 Empty your mailbox and bring in packages from the porch
💎 Make sure valuables are not visible from outside the home
🚪 Close your garage door

When you make the 9pm routine part of your daily habits, you’re protecting yourself from burglaries and other crimes while making our community safer. If you see something suspicious, contact police off campus at 911 or 412-624-2121 for on-campus activities. You can also contact Pitt Police through the new PittSAFE app.

Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but it’s never too late to say thanks to our summer intern, Abby Braslow, who rece...
08/31/2026

Summer may be in the rearview mirror, but it’s never too late to say thanks to our summer intern, Abby Braslow, who recently wrapped up her time with us. Abby wanted to be our intern because she’s interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice. She said that her experience has given her “deeper insight into the daily operations, procedures, and behind-the-scenes work of officers, dispatchers and detectives.” Abby’s favorite unit to work with was investigations; she said that she enjoyed “learning about the investigative process and seeing detectives piece together different information to develop a clearer understanding of what occurred.”
 
Abby is entering her senior year at Pitt and is planning to go to law school and practice criminal law. Abby encourages others who may be interested in interning with Pitt Police to listen “to officers who serve their communities every day provides valuable insight into both the challenges and rewards of a career in law enforcement.”
 
Are you our next intern? Visit safety.pitt.edu/police/about/training-qualifications/student-internships to learn more and apply.

When you’re studying and need to take a break, always bring your valuables with you or have someone you trust watch over...
08/28/2026

When you’re studying and need to take a break, always bring your valuables with you or have someone you trust watch over them. It’s not worth it to walk away for “just a few minutes” and come back to find everything gone. To report a theft, contact Pitt Police at 412-624-2121.

K9 Officers Octane and Harley work like well… dogs! 🐾 Pitt Police’s K9 Unit is made up of K9 Octane and his human partne...
08/26/2026

K9 Officers Octane and Harley work like well… dogs! 🐾
 
Pitt Police’s K9 Unit is made up of K9 Octane and his human partner Sgt. Nanz and K9 Harley and her human partner Officer Rodgers. Our four-footed friends use their keen sense of smell to keep our campus safe. Wishing our K9 officers and all the pups out there a happy National Dog Day! 

Happy first day of classes, Panthers! As you settle into your new routine, make sure you have all the tools you need to ...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of classes, Panthers! As you settle into your new routine, make sure you have all the tools you need to succeed, including our official safety app: PittSAFE. Download today at https://pi.tt/PittSAFE

Stay safe, and Hail to Pitt! 💙💛

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