2011 Annual Report final - City of Pittsburgh

Message from the Chief of Police6Greeting’s to the citizens of Pittsburgh and all visitors to this great City. Onceagain, it is my pleasure to present to you the 2011 Pittsburgh Bureau of PoliceAnnual Report which reflects statistical data from the past year. I hope you willfind the contents of this document informative and useful.The City of Pittsburgh continues to mirror the national trend in the reduction inPart I and Part II Crimes. The extent of violence and its impact highlight acritical need to develop and implement effective programs to reduce theviolence and victimization in our communities in crisis. It is my goal to makecertain that the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police acts more aggressively to initiate collaborative efforts withthe faith-based and social service organizations to ensure that we keep Pittsburgh one of the safest citiesin the United States. Together, we can work to facilitate alternative programs which will help topromote safer communities in which to live, work and play.Albeit, as Pittsburgh experienced an overall decline in Part I and Part II Crimes, we must be vigilant inour efforts to retain that status. To accomplish this, we must diligently work to continue the reduction inthe numbers. It is a known fact that we will never be rid of crime but, with our collective efforts, we cansignificantly reduce its impact.The members of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are committed to working with the residents, businessowners, faith-based organizations, students and our senior citizen population to make Pittsburgh theSafest and Most Livable City in the United States.Sympathy says, “you poor thing.”Empathy says, “I am in this with you.”Sincerely,Nathan E. HarperChief of Police