Podcasts about pittsburgh bureau

Five different people have led the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police over the past two and a half years — all under a single mayor — and it's still not clear when we're getting a new, permanent, top cop. What's going on with the police department, and what does this “revolving door” of local chiefs say about the city? We're with University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris, who's served on multiple committees to choose Pittsburgh's police chief, to talk about the leaders from our recent past; recruitment and retention challenges facing us in the present; and how a new process passed by City Council could influence us well into the future. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 9th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The boys are on location at National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) in Kansas City, MO! Tim Watson joins the boys to reflect on going head on with a mass shooter. Tim, formerly Pittsburgh Bureau of Police SWAT, responded to the infamous Tree of Life Synagogue shooting, where he was shot 12 times while engaging the shooter. Shell Shock Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shell-shock-tickets-965532793577?aff=oddtdtcreator Shell Shock Hotel link https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1723833032487&key=GRP&app=resvlink Check out our sponsors! Ghost Bed https://www.ghostbed.com/pages/antiheroutm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=antihero Zero 9 Holsters https://zero9holsters.com/ Venjenz https://venjenz.com/ Brotherhood Blades https://www.brotherhoodblades.com/ Howe Arms https://www.howearms.com/ Refracted Wolf Apparel https://refractedwolfapparel.com/ First Responders Coffee Company https://frccoffee.com/ Patreon https://patreon.com/TheAntiheroPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join host Sean Grady in conversations with industry experts at the Rail Hazmat Summit, featuring insights from Brian Kokkila, Assistant Chief of Operations for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. Explore the challenges and collaborations in emergency response activities, focusing on rail incidents and stakeholder engagement. Learn some of the take aways Brian plans to focus on when he returns to his post as a result of this Rail Thought Leaders Summit. Thanks to our sponsors: Enthalpy Analytical, Zappa-Stewart, the Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals, and Cascade Environmental. #firesafety #firstresponders #hazmat #emergencyresponse #incidentcommand #911

Nationwide police shortages continue, as violent crime in major cities has become a front-page issue. This past week New York City Police officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed on duty by a repeat offender, highlighting the issue of recidivism in criminal justice. Pittsburgh is one of the cities that has had to make department-wide shifts due to a drop in officers, losing nearly 250 employees since 2020. Chief of Police for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Larry Scirotto joins the Rundown to discuss what changes he has made to assure major crimes are being pursued, the challenges they have faced with recruitment, and how they are addressing the issue of repeat offenders in their city. Today is Opening Day for nearly all Major League Baseball teams however, the usual excitement has been clouded by suspicions of foul play. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Shohei Ohtani is accused of racking up millions of dollars in debt with an illegal bookie. The famed player has claimed his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was stealing his money to use on illicit sports wagers. Co-host of FOX and Friends Weekend and host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain joins the podcast to discuss how gambling may be damaging professional sports, what we know exactly about the Ohtani allegations, and he touches on how prop bets are damaging the "integrity of the NBA." Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nationwide police shortages continue, as violent crime in major cities has become a front-page issue. This past week New York City Police officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed on duty by a repeat offender, highlighting the issue of recidivism in criminal justice. Pittsburgh is one of the cities that has had to make department-wide shifts due to a drop in officers, losing nearly 250 employees since 2020. Chief of Police for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Larry Scirotto joins the Rundown to discuss what changes he has made to assure major crimes are being pursued, the challenges they have faced with recruitment, and how they are addressing the issue of repeat offenders in their city. Today is Opening Day for nearly all Major League Baseball teams however, the usual excitement has been clouded by suspicions of foul play. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Shohei Ohtani is accused of racking up millions of dollars in debt with an illegal bookie. The famed player has claimed his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was stealing his money to use on illicit sports wagers. Co-host of FOX and Friends Weekend and host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain joins the podcast to discuss how gambling may be damaging professional sports, what we know exactly about the Ohtani allegations, and he touches on how prop bets are damaging the "integrity of the NBA." Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nationwide police shortages continue, as violent crime in major cities has become a front-page issue. This past week New York City Police officer Jonathan Diller was shot and killed on duty by a repeat offender, highlighting the issue of recidivism in criminal justice. Pittsburgh is one of the cities that has had to make department-wide shifts due to a drop in officers, losing nearly 250 employees since 2020. Chief of Police for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Larry Scirotto joins the Rundown to discuss what changes he has made to assure major crimes are being pursued, the challenges they have faced with recruitment, and how they are addressing the issue of repeat offenders in their city. Today is Opening Day for nearly all Major League Baseball teams however, the usual excitement has been clouded by suspicions of foul play. Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Shohei Ohtani is accused of racking up millions of dollars in debt with an illegal bookie. The famed player has claimed his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was stealing his money to use on illicit sports wagers. Co-host of FOX and Friends Weekend and host of The Will Cain Show, Will Cain joins the podcast to discuss how gambling may be damaging professional sports, what we know exactly about the Ohtani allegations, and he touches on how prop bets are damaging the "integrity of the NBA." Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor Joe Concha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police has made major changes to its operation as it battles staffing shortages - including no longer responding to 'in-progress emergencies' and limiting the number of officers on the night shift. Police Chief Larry Scirotto announced in February that during the earlier morning hours there will be fewer officers on staff and lower priority calls will get sent to a telephone reporting unit rather than a person. The chief said the changes need to be made so his 740 officers can more efficiently serve the community, reported WTAE. According to WPXI, calls for theft, harassment, criminal mischief and burglary alarms will all be handled by the telephone reporting unit. 'When there is an event that is not in-progress, we're going to take an reroute that call to our telephone reporting unit,' said Scirotto. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darien-dunstan3/message

Happy Monday from the Big K Morning Show! Larry Richert returns to the studio and Marty Griffin joins at 7:00am. They discuss the new Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, last night's Oscars, and new Pittsburgh Bureau of Police recruits. 

The Steelers brought home their report card, and let's just say their grades would probably get you grounded. The total solar eclipse is just a month away, and we're sharing tips on how to get the best view of this astronomical phenomenon. Plus, an update on the Monroeville Convention Center and how Pittsburgh's police staffing changes could affect you. We always cite our sources: A hotel closed in response to Monroeville's convention center shutting down, but local and state officials have met to discuss the possibility of saving the convention center. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is making some changes to scheduling and their responses. The new Telephone Reporting Unit means police will respond to an estimated 50,000 calls a year instead of 200,000. This year's Steelers Report Card came out, and we ranked 28th out of 32 teams.  Newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco has all the details for everyone viewing the solar eclipse in Pittsburgh. Erie is in the eclipse's path of totality, and visitors have paid big bucks for a hotel room. Find eclipse events in Erie or check out the Science Center's Eclipse Extravaganza here in Pittsburgh. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday from the Big K Morning Show! Coming up, Marty Griffin joins Larry Richert in the studio! They discuss the high temperatures today and the new Pittsburgh Bureau of Police procedures put in place last week. 

On December 30, 2019, a young artist went to a tea shop and boarded a city bus back home. It was a perfectly normal day for her, and a perfectly normal activity. But 22-year-old Tonee Turner never made it back to her home in Hazelwood, Pennsylvania. Shortly after she was last seen, her belongings were found on the pedestrian walkway of a bridge. Did this bright, vibrant young woman decide to take her own life, or was she the victim of foul play? Tonee's family and community has not stopped searching for answers in a case that they feel hasn't gotten nearly enough attention.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Tonee Turner, please contact the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police at 412-323-7800. If you're not comfortable speaking with the police, you can also give an anonymous tip to a non-police number by texting 412-689-2812.Si tiene alguna información sobre la desaparición de Tonee Turner, comuníquese con la Oficina de Policía de Pittsburgh al 412-323-7800. Si no se siente cómodo hablando con la policía, también puede enviar un aviso anónimo a un número que no sea de la policía enviando un mensaje de texto al 412-689-2812.We are proud members of Spreaker Prime and The Darkcast Network.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attwgpodFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promo is from Horrifying History: the podcast where history, lore, science, and the supernatural collide. https://t.co/LrloNn7i9I

Last year, an officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police alleged another officer sexually assaulted her at home after a social gathering on city property. The public safety director chose not to fire him, and the county declined to prosecute. So on her own, she found a little-used Pennsylvania law called the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act. In the first part of a new series, City Cast Pittsburgh, with our news partner PublicSource, looks into the incident and what followed.  Can't handle the wait for part 2? Read the full story here: https://publicsource.org/Sexual-violence-protection-victims-intimidation-pennsylvania-Pittsburgh-police City Cast's newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheriff Kraus joined Marty Griffin on Wednesday morning to discuss a new scam that is targeting the Allegheny County. Scammers identify themselves as a supervisor of the Sheriff's office and threaten individuals to send a payment. Scammers use fraudulent names and phone numbers to fool primarily the elderly community but has affected various groups of people. Kevin M. Kraus is the 53rd Sheriff of Allegheny County. Prior to that, Kraus was appointed and sworn in as Chief Deputy on June 5, 2014. A 21-year veteran of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Chief Kraus worked through the ranks of Detective, Sergeant and Lieutenant. For 12 years, he served as Lieutenant of Major Crimes, Investigations Branch, responding to and overseeing the criminal and administrative investigations of all police-involved incidents entailing serious injury or death to any party, responding to homicide and major crime scenes and managing those investigations while commanding a staff of 9 supervisors and 100 detectives within the 12 divisions of Major Crimes. 

On today's episode of The Confluence: A decade after Duquesne City School District closed its middle school, eighth graders have been approved to return, we learn how the district is preparing; and after almost 30 years with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the city's police chief retired, taking a new job with the FBI, he reflects on his time leading the police force through the Black Lives Matter protests.Today's guests include: Scott Schubert, retired Pittsburgh Police Bureau chief; Sue Mariani, superintendent of Duquesne City School District.

Managing police officers is a difficult task since the job is so multi-faceted and often fast-paced. We ask officers to do so many things, and in the process to be smart, thoughtful, judicious, efficient and thorough. Some people make assumptions that an officer has complete control over their environment. Of course, this is not true. Officers can be well trained, yet may be challenged in dealing with individuals under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or in a mental health crisis. They are often asked to go into situations where people are in conflict or combative. In these cases, de-escalation may only be a theory, rather than an achievable act. Many agencies use a system to help detect problems by looking at statistics accumulated in an early intervention system. In this episode of Policing Matters, host Jim Dudley speaks with Chief Robert McNeilly, Jr., about how an early intervention system can work best for agencies, officers and communities. During Chief McNeilly's 37-year career, he guided the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police through 10 of its most turbulent years, taking office one week after a series of lawsuits filed against the city by individuals and the ACLU led to a U.S. Department of Justice investigation and the first civil-rights “pattern or practice” consent decree in American history. He is the author of "Blue Continuum: A Police Chief's Perspective on What's Wrong with Policing Today and How to Fix It," and a leading trainer and consultant in police management techniques.

In this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast, Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Darryl Jones, fire chief for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and member of the IAFC's Metropolitan Fire Chiefs section. Chief Jones talks about how to deal with naysayers at an organization, focus on being a positive change agent for the department and build member morale. He also talks about the process of improving the department's ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm. This edition of the Side Alpha Podcast is brought to you by MSA. At MSA, your health and safety drive us to develop highly advanced safety equipment to protect you on the job. MSA's Globe gear is performance and protection in perfect balance. It's designed to meet the challenges you face every day to help keep you safe and healthy during your career and beyond. Get the full story at msafire.com/globe.  

The Jagoffs set sail on the Pittsburgh Pedal Boat around the three rivers with captain Mitch and Kristen. Guests include firefighter of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and A+ husband of PTL Heather Abraham, Frankie Trabucco, food blog connoisseur Jess Iacullo from Hungry Jess Big City, and laughs provided by NYC comedian Collin Chamberlin. Smooth sailing tunes provided by André Costello of André Costello and the Cool Minors.   SPONSOR: Rohrich Honda is aware of the vehicle shortage, but there is never a shortage on helping a customer. If you know what make, brand or style car suits you, chat with a rep now and get exactly what you want by preordering. Don't want to wait? There are plenty of certified used vehicles waiting to be claimed. As always visit Rohrich.com for all of your vehicle needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I had the opportunity to speak with a few of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers last night before the “peaceful protestors” were finally run out of the area outside the mayor’s house. I’m going to share my glimpse inside their staging area... as men and women from all the city’s precincts geared up for violence that simply has to stop. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Episode 177 is Jan Marks. Jan was born in Pittsburgh and worked for City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for 29 years before retiring due to a disability. Jan started her career on the Southside of Pittsburgh on Medic 8. Jan rose through the ranks and was the first female Field Supervisor for the Bureau promoted in 1987. Jan was a member of the Pittsburgh Public Safety Honor Guard and a dive team member. Jan played a key part of my wedding as she caught the bouquet. Jan and I reminisce about her career, her mentors, being a Paramedic, supervising, and working for the "City".

Host Dave McGlynn continues his discussion with Chief Darryl Jones from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PA) about mentorship, networking, and building a better fire service.

In this episode, host Dave McGlynn talks with Chief Darryl Jones from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PA) about mentorship, networking, and building a better fire service.

John and Kathy reflect on the tragic news of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. The Squirrel Hill Synagogue Shooting - Chief Chaplin of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Pittburgh Rabbi Reflects on the Tragedy - Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom in Pittsburgh. John and Kathy go to the phones as Pittsburghers discuss their views and perspectives of saturdays tragedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John and Kathy reflect on the tragic news of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. The Squirrel Hill Synagogue Shooting - Chief Chaplin of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Pittburgh Rabbi Reflects on the Tragedy - Rabbi Aaron Bisno of Rodef Shalom in Pittsburgh. John and Kathy go to the phones as Pittsburghers discuss their views and perspectives of saturdays tragedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 159 is Robert McCaughan and Todd Pritchard talking about a new EMS Reimbursement Pilot project being conducted in Pittsburgh. Bob and Todd take us through the steps from concept to implementation. The project is a collaboration between hospitals, EMS and health insurance to provide reimbursement to EMS when patients are not transported. Bob is the Vice President of Prehospital Care Services for the Allegheny Health Network. Bob was an original member of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services when it was established in 1975. Retiring as Chief from Pittsburgh EMS in 2012, he joined Pittsburgh-based Highmark Health as Vice President of Prehospital Care Services before moving into his current position. Todd is the Chief of Medical Rescue Team South Authority and the Chairperson of the Allegheny County EMS Chiefs Association. Todd began his career with MRTSA as a volunteer in 1985 after graduating from California University of Pennsylvania. Todd was promoted to Chief of MRTSA in 2007.

Episode 138 is Jack Glass. Jack like so many of us in Pittsburgh started as a volunteer and then being paid at Zepfel Ambulance Service before moving to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS in 1978. Jack, now retired played a significant role in each area he worked for the City. Jack started in the Ambulance Division but spent most of his career in the Rescue Division. How did he end up in the Rescue Division? It is a good question and Jack was surprised too when this occurred. Jack will take us through his career and the positions he held as well as Jack will take us inside some of his rescues. Jack is a National EMS Memorial Service board member (emeritus)

Also, Jessica DiVito and Zachary Williams of Special Olympics PA, and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Scott Schubert stop in to talk about the 2018 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge on February 24th!

Also, Jessica DiVito and Zachary Williams of Special Olympics PA, and Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Scott Schubert stop in to talk about the 2018 Pittsburgh Polar Plunge on February 24th!

Episode 134 is Vince Mosesso. Vince is an Emergency Medicine Physician with 27 years of experience. Vince is the Medical Director for University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Prehospital Care, Associate Medical Director for the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS, a professor of Emergency Medicine for the Universtiy of Pittsburgh and has a passion for EMS. I ask Vince how did he go from studying to be a priest to EMT, Paramedic, and Physician?  We discuss the challenges of EMS, being a Medical Director and working with EMS icons Dr. Ron Stewart and Dr. Paul Paris. 

Episode 130 is Simon Taxel a Paramedic Crew Chief with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Simon is also on the Dive Team, a medical specialist on the Pennsylvania urban search and rescue strike team as well as a contributing author for JEMS and CE Solutions. He started his EMS career 14 years for Meadville Area Ambulance Service. After receiving his bachelor's degree he moved to Pittsburgh to attend Paramedic School at Community College of Allegheny County and went to work for the City of Pittsburgh. Simon, as mentioned above is a frequent contributor to JEMS and his article on employee retention caught my eye. We discuss this article as well as others, his start in EMS, City of Pittsburgh EMS, the cold rivers of Pittsburgh and how he becomes involved in writing articles for JEMS.

Episode 105: Chief Robert Farrow is the Chief of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Chief Farrow was also my Supervisor when I worked for the City. Chief Farrow is a 41-year veteran with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Chief Farrow has held the position of Chief since May 2016. Chief Farrow is one of three remaining Bureau of EMS employees who started with Pittsburgh EMS upon its inception back in June 1975 at the age of 19. Chief Farrow has held the rank of Paramedic, Crew Chief, Supervisor/District Chief, Rescue Division Chief and Deputy Chief. The Chief and I discuss his start in EMS in high school, the challenges of being a chief, what it was like in the beginning days of EMS in Pittsburgh and a little bit about how it was to supervisor me.

Episode 77: Gene Starzenski is the Producer and Director of the documentary Freedom House. Freedom House Ambulance was started in Pittsburgh and was the precursor to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Before Gene produced this wonderful documentary, he served as the Medic Advisor and Set Medic on hundreds of television shows and 50 films. Some of his films include The Dark Knight Rises, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Pearl Harbor and Jaws 2. He started his EMS career in 1971 in Pittsburgh. Please pay attention to Gene's beginning and how he learned to work the stretcher? Gene is a great storyteller and our podcast includes behind the scenes of some of my favorite television shows and stars. We also learn about the story behind the almost TV Series based on the film Mother, Jugs, and Speed. You will hear his passion, determination and the ups and downs to make the documentary and his EMS career.

Episode 60: Wendell Hissrich is the Public Safety Director for the City of Pittsburgh. Wendell's experience includes EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement. His career path includes the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS and many years in the FBI. While in the FBI, Wendell was involved with strategic management of the FBI's Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) program for field coordination in the 56 field divisions with a focus on WMD operational response and investigations, both domestically and internationally. We talk about how the FBI integrated EMTs and Paramedics into the agency. We discuss the challenges he faces as the Director and our connection to Medic 5.

William Miller has experience in the provision of EMS, EMS Education,fire and rescue services that now spans more than 40 years. Bill's start was in small town in Pennsylvania to a career with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS to his current position as Physician Assistant. Bill is also one of the nicest person you will ever meet. Bill and I met when I was hired by the City of Pittsburgh and he was one of the Training Assistants who had to teach us everything from the culture of the City EMS to climbing up and down bridges. With me it was a challenge for Bill and his partner Roy Cox. I had no experience in rescue or climbing. Listen to Bill and I talk about those days as well as Bill's first experience as volunteer firefighter and the impact it has had on his life.

Dr. Paris is a pioneer in EMS, an innovator and one of the biggest supporters of EMTs and Paramedics. He also has a strong opinion on where EMS is going. Dr. Paris a long with Dr. Ron Stewart were a crucial in the early success of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. I finally get a chance to say thank you to Dr. Paris for something he did for my family.

Nestled deep in the heart of Pennsylvania is the small borough of Hull’s Landing. While it may seem like just an ordinary place, The Landing holds a secret so dark, that there are those who will do anything to protect it. For decades, young girls have been disappearing like clockwork. While some have their suspicions, the entire town lives in fear; and for good reason. When Rita Clemens, a former member of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, decides to make her new home in Hull’s, she begins to uncover what the locals have tried to keep hidden for so long. As the race against time begins, Rita will have to do everything she can to protect herself, and to save a child’s life, before one of the world’s oldest evils can be unleashed. Hull’s Landing is an original novella from the author of ESCAPE, and is Rated R for violence, adult situations, and language.