Public Safety

Pittsburgh Police Firing Range

To view the latest schedule for the firing range, click here.

The open-air firing range used by Pittsburgh Police for firearms training is located east of Washington Boulevard, about halfway up the hill that leads to the Shuman Center and the former Veteran’s VA Hospital. For more information about it and its impacts, please see this joint statement from the HPCC and the Highland Park Community Development Corporation. 

The HPCC is collecting written testimonials and/or audio files to document the impacts of the firing range on City residents, nearby communities, and park users. There are two ways to submit information.

  1. Use this form.
  • Send a written testimonial and/or audio file, along with your name and location (neighborhood and street & block number), to HPCCSpecialProjects@gmail.com. 

In the future we may want to share the testimonials publicly. Please indicate if we can use your name (which can be more impactful) or if you prefer to remain anonymous. We may contact you with follow-up questions, but we will not share your email address or name without your permission. 

Emergency Numbers:

  • Call 911 for police, fire or medical emergencies
  • 311 Response Line for Non-Emergencies – Non-emergencies may include reporting abandon vehicles, damaged street signs, or pot holes. You can also submit non-emergency service requests via the City’s website or the MyBurgh mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android.
  • Water and Sewer Emergency Dispatch Center
    For reporting of water main breaks, service outages and
    sewer emergencies 24-hours a day, seven days a week
    (412) 255-2423

Zone 5 Pubic Safety Meetings
Zone 5 Public Safety Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm at Union Project – enter through Stanton entrance.

Winter Weather Emergencies during snow and ice storms, the city activates the Snow Plow Tracker website, which provides residents with real-time information on road conditions.

Community Safety Website
The Community Safety Website is a supplement to the Official City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Department website. As such, the Community Safety website is dedicated to informing the participants on Community Safety Issues, Announcements, and Information.