About Police

Mission & Values

On behalf of the men and women who are members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, welcome to the website of one of the safest cities in America.

In 1873, the Police Badge was designed and officially adopted by the City of Pittsburgh. The badge is a unique design: The crest is from the Coat-of-Arms of William Pitt, the first Earl of Chatham, and the man for whom Pittsburgh is named.

Policies and Procedural Manual

The policies have been put in place to ensure ethical and professional conduct on the part of the men and women of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police; to ensure equitable and constitutional enforcement of law; and to ensure that all members are dedicated to the principles of Procedural Justice.

Fallen Officer

The Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, Inc., County of Allegheny, is a nonprofit organization.

Cops & Kids Summer Camp Program

Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers collaborate in addition to their everyday duties and responsibilities to implement and continuously refine distinctive summer camp programing that develops leadership capabilities in each child while promoting diversity and inclusion.

last updated: 04/22/2025

About Police

Mission & Values

History of the Badge

Policies and Procedural Manual

Fallen Officer

Cops & Kids Summer Camp Program