Published on July 06, 2026
The Department of Public Safety was busy this July 4th holiday serving the city of Pittsburgh!
During the July 4th celebrations, the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS responded to 7 calls for service within the event footprint on the North Shore and Point State Park and transported two individuals to local hospitals.
Within the event footprint, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police made no arrests and issued no citations. Separately, Downtown Public Safety Center officers cited or detained 19 juveniles, arrested 5 adults, recovered 3 firearms, and recovered one fake firearm.
The Fireworks Task Force, composed of members from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, was reactivated from July 3-5, 2026, to enforce safety regulations and address complaints about illegal fireworks.
Below are the calls for the Fireworks Task Force service city-wide:
July 3: 17
July 4: 57
July 5: 17
The Department of Safety remains dedicated to protecting the community and helping ensure a safe Independence Day weekend!