Pittsburgh Police Zone 2

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In the recent weeks, Zone 2 Community Resource Officers, along with the Crime Analysis Unit, were invited to speak to Downtown businesses and their employees for a discussion about safety.

To request them to speak with your Downtown organization or business, call 412-255-0782.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28.

From 10AM-2PM, drop-off boxes will be located at Police headquarters and six police zone stations for the public to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications.

https://t.co/6Uv5X2l9hy

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Pittsburgh Police will once again be participating in the annual Thanksgiving Day event that provides meals to those in need in @Pittsburgh.

Request a meal by contacting your Zone Resource Officer listed on the flyer. November 17 deadline. Find your zone: https://t.co/knwLTN8t3q

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Please join Master Police Officer Jeffrey Crawford for the Kidney Walk at the @PghZoo on Sunday, October 8 at 7am.

You can register for Team Crawford and find more information here ➡️ https://t.co/mapMF1xrL5

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Yesterday's #NationalNightOut consisted of 41 total events throughout @Pittsburgh. Thank you to all the community leaders, organizations, and residents who organized and participated in the festivities!

See more photos over on our Facebook page ➡️ https://t.co/ofSCib6CuF

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Tomorrow (August 1) is #NationalNightOut with 41 events registered throughout the City of Pittsburgh!

Learn more about National Night Out ➡️ https://t.co/RGQUaIsEel

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Unprecedented numbers of people will be converging on Downtown and the North Shore June 16-19 for Juneteenth and Taylor Swift concerts.

Press release including parade routes, travel tips, and resources ➡️ https://t.co/u8tJoGpjof

Follow @AcrisureStadium for concert information!

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National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay will be Saturday, April 22.

From 10AM-2PM, drop-off boxes will be located at Police headquarters & six police zone stations for the public to safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications.

https://t.co/E49RSYRfqV

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This week, Community Engagement Office Sergeant Costa and Zone 2 Community Resource Officer Kimbrough attended an after school event with the Downtown Safety Coalition and addressed the Strip District Neighbors Town Hall regarding safety concerns along the River Walk.

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Cops & Kids Summer Camp is back and applications are now being accepted! Deadline to apply is May 1.

Cops & Kids Camp is a free week-long experience July 24-28 for youth ages 8-12 who reside in the City of Pittsburgh.

Learn more & easily apply online ➡️ https://t.co/g8sBowRGZM

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On Tuesday, PBP officers participated in @BOMAPgh's presentation to local stakeholders regarding downtown safety.

The presentation, the fifth of its kind, provided data and addressed the most common issues facing downtown.

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On Saturday, March 11th, the annual #PghStPatricksDay parade will make its way through Downtown from Liberty Avenue and 11th Street beginning at 10 a.m.

Find parade route and event information here ➡️ https://t.co/E7KjJbsVXc
Press Release ➡️ https://t.co/7YojCqhXDA

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If you’re serious about donating a kidney for Officer Crawford, contact the UPMC Donor Registry at 412-647-4438 or visit https://t.co/cIhpJF1Pgb. Blood type is not important, but you will need to use Officer Crawford’s full name, Jeffrey Crawford, to sign up.

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Community Engagement Officer Jeff Crawford is well known in Pittsburgh, but most people don't know he's currently on dialysis and has been on the kidney transplant waitlist for more than a year. Now he needs the community's help.

More ➡️ https://t.co/iNYwsrlE0y

Please retweet!

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Community Engagement Officer Dave Shifren and Zone 2’s SaferTogether Coordinator Ian Reynolds joined the Neighborhood Resilience Project’s monthly Game Night on Thursday, where neighbors meet monthly to partake in board games, card games, and other bonding activities.

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Over the last two days, officers spoke with students at Pittsburgh CAPA to address concerns about safety downtown before and after school.

This is another way PBP is working with children and young adults to ensure their safety, and reduce and mediate conflicts between students.

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Pittsburgh Police hand-delivered 3,832 turkey dinners throughout the City of #Pittsburgh this Thanksgiving.

The “Get Stuffed With Love” program is in its 19th year. Officers and dozens of volunteers ensured that those in need were cared for on the holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Zone 2's Community Resource Officers attended the Family Thanksgiving Dinner at the Grayson Community Center last week and engaged in conversation with community members.

Pictured is CRO Brian Wissner and Rev. Grayson.

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We hope everyone enjoyed Light Up Night! Group Violence Intervention, REACH, and the Prince Hall Masons assisted @PghPublicSafety, @PghPolice and local law enforcement in making downtown safe for everyone. As a result of these efforts, Pittsburgh did not have any major incidents.