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Ordinance supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances, Title One: Administrative, Article III, Organization, Chapter 116: Department of Public Safety, Chapter 116.02 Powers and Duties of Bureau Chiefs and Director of Public Safety, by adding a new Subsection VI entitled "Publication Review of Operating Procedures and Policies of the Bureau of Police."
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Whereas, the best way to improve Pittsburgh residents' public safety is to increase their confidence in Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police; and,
Whereas, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police can become a more effective police Department by investing in Technology, Training and Transparency; and,
Whereas, public publication review of Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures will increase police transparency; and,
Whereas, the purpose of the Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures is to explain the organization, policies, and procedures of the Police Department; and,
Whereas, these Standard Operating Policies and Procedures are broadly stated principles and values intended to guide Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police members in the performance of their duties in conformity with department objectives; and,
Whereas, adherence to the Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures ensure the Department's mandate to the continued protection and enhancement
of our diverse neighborhoods by working in partnership with our citizens to creatively solve problems always remaining sensitive to the authority with which they're entrusted; and,
Whereas, adherence to the Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police's Standard Operating Policies and Procedures encourages the Department to provide committed service through accountability, integrity and respect; and,
Whereas Police Departments in cities including Los Angeles California, , Seattle Washington, Chicago Illinois, Portland Oregon, Tampa Florida, ...
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