We have been contacted by Barbells And Badges, a company that has been authorized by Officer Brian Shaw’s family to sell shirts in his memory.  They have designed a very nice shirt and will be donating all of the proceeds to Brian’s family.  Click the following link to purchase one. 

Thanks to everyone for all your positive messages and support for Officer Shaw’s family, our agency, and to all of the law enforcement community. To say it has been great is an understatement…..it has been awesome!

We are pleased to announce that we’ve recently partnered with CRASHDOCS.org by CARFAX, simplifying the process of obtaining accident reports, now allowing you to purchase them online and avoid the hassles of coming to the police station during the Records Division’s hours of operation.  There are no additional fees to use this service. 

If you’ve been involved in an accident that a Penn Hills police officer responds and takes a report for, simply visit the site and search for your report using the information and incident number you’re provided with.  You can also forward this information to your insurance provider.  For fee information and other details about this service, please visit the CRASHDOCS page on our website.

The Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Departments #221, #222, #223, #224 and #225 will be hosting the 138^th State Fire Convention of Pennsylvania starting on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 and lasting through Saturday, September 23, 2017.  There will be several events taking place over the four days, to include; a golf outing, fire expo, open houses, a parade, and much more!  Check out the flyer attached below for more details, or click the link above to visit the official website.  The event is open to the public.

138th State Fire Convention Flyer  

Two Penn Hills police officers were honored at a recent council meeting for their role in helping to save a local man’s life by providing CPR during a medical emergency.  Officers Geoffrey Agreen and Joshua Martinelli received recognition for their actions that helped save the life of Penn Hills resident Vincent Hogan.

On January 22, 2017 at approximately 7:00 PM Mr. Hogan was celebrating his 65th birthday at his home here in Penn Hills.  He was watching a football game and collapsed next to a couch.  His family recognized the dire emergency, and his son David began CPR, with the assistance of a family friend.  Other family members called 911.  The call-taker at the Allegheny County Emergency Services 911 Center provided valuable information to first responders, while keeping the caller on the line until they arrived. 

Officers Agreen and Martinelli were the first to arrive on scene and took over CPR.  Penn Hills Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived approximately one minute later and Paramedics Lorenzo Garino, Augustine Zampitella, Bret London and Devin Cummings began to work on Mr. Hogan, who was in cardiac arrest, meaning he was not breathing and had no pulse.

The paramedics continued CPR, initiated IV access with drug administration, performed multiple defibrillations (electric shock), and intubated the patient to secure his airway.   They were able to acquire return of spontaneous circulation and continued advanced cardiac care while transporting the patient to UPMC East Hospital in Monroeville.  Mr. Hogan was quickly seen by an emergency physician and escorted to the Cardiac Catherization Lab.  He spent a few days in the Intensive Care Unit and had an internal cardiac defibrillator placed.  He was later discharged from the hospital and will require open heart surgery within the next few months. 

Mr. Hogan, along with his family and friends, attended the Penn Hills council meeting to express their appreciation for all who responded and cared for him.  All parties received recognition from the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association, Penn Hills Mayor Sara Kuhn, and members of Penn Hills Emergency Medical Services.

On Monday, May 8, 2017 the Penn Hills Police Department will be participating in the “Implicit Bias Procedural Justice Workshop,” hosted at Petra Ministries.  The event will begin at 5:30 PM and will conclude at 8:30 PM.  Also joining us will be members of Black Women for Positive Change, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, and the Penn Hills and Pittsburgh NAACP chapters.  

Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about police/citizen interactions, and the role police represent within the community.  The goal of the program is to strengthen the relationship between members of the community and the officers who serve them.  Please take a moment to view the attached flyer for more details.  If you plan to attend we ask that you call (412) 323-7853 to reserve a spot.  We look forward to seeing you there!  

Procedural Justice Workshop Flyer

Today we look back and reflect on the lives of Sergeant William Schrott and Officer Bartley Connolly Jr.  Forty-five years ago on today’s date these brave men were shot and killed in the line of duty.  They were the first officers to die while serving with the Penn Hills Police Department.

Although the shopping center they were patrolling on that fateful day no longer stands, the memory of these two fine men remains constant and carries on.  Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends on this 45th anniversary of their tragic deaths.  May Sergeant Schrott and Officer Connolly Jr. rest in peace and always be remembered for their ultimate sacrifice.

The police department is now accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard.  The starting salary in 2017 is $13.63 per hour and increases to $14.34 per hour after completion of the probationary period.  Please view the list of requirements for this position by clicking here. 

Interested persons should complete the Application for Employment and the Waiver of Release for Background Investigation form.  They can be downloaded by visiting the Employment Forms section on our website. 

Completed forms can be turned in to the Records Division during their normal business hours.  Applications will be accepted until vacancies are filled.

The Municipality of Penn Hills is an equal opportunity employer  

This past Monday Chief Burton attended an event at the Penn Hills High School honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which was sponsored by Penn Hills Interfaith Ministries and the Penn Hills School District.

The event was held for students and members of the community and paid tribute to Dr. King’s accomplishments toward the civil rights movement. The keynote speaker was Penn Hills NAACP President Joyce Davis.  Chief Burton delivered the “charge” to the audience, closing out the celebration and paying tribute to Dr. King’s legacy.

Recently the Penn Hills Police Department began to participate in the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Take-Back Program, sponsored by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs.  The program provides locations for Pennsylvania residents to dispose of unwanted prescription medications (non-liquid).  A blue drop box is conveniently located inside the police station lobby.  Anyone wishing to dispose of medications can come to the police station and do so.  The lobby is open to the public at any time.

“Carved on these walls is the story of America, of a continuing quest to preserve both democracy and decency, and to protect a national treasure that we call the American dream.”

A quote by President George H.W. Bush that’s engraved on the wall at the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington DC.  It speaks volumes.  A part of that American story he referenced took place on Sunday, December 6, 2009 here in Penn Hills.

Carved into that very wall is the name of a young man who exemplified the meaning of the words “decency” and “protect.”  Michael Crawshaw gave his life while protecting the residents of this community as a police officer.  His story is one of extraordinary courage, honor, integrity and human decency.

Seven years ago on today’s date Michael put on his Penn Hills police uniform and began his tour of duty on the afternoon shift.  He would never make it home that night.  The call he bravely answered would be his last, and will never be forgotten.

We reflect back knowing that the American dream Michael helped to protect was also one he was able to share in, and that was fulfilling his dream of being a police officer.  We are grateful that Michael was able to be a part of our department.

Today we offer our deepest sympathies, thoughts and our prayers to Michael’s family and his friends.  Michael’s legacy here is an inspiration to us all.  He is truly missed.