Function, Services & Goals
OMI investigates and helps resolve complaints about Public Safety Department employees, including Police, Fire, Bureau of Building Inspection, Emergency Medical Services, and all other City employees. Our office conducts pre-employment background investigations for Public Safety job candidates.
OMI acts solely as a fact-finder and does not make disciplinary decisions. OMI determines whether policy has been violated and may identify problem areas where policy development or retraining may be necessary. By remaining independent and removed from the disciplinary process, OMI ensures citizens and employees a fair, thorough investigation.
Core Services
Allegations of Misconduct:
Conducts investigation when there are legitimate allegations of misconduct by City of Pittsburgh employees.
Pre-Employment Investigation:
Conducts pre-employment background investigation for Public Safety jobs and where otherwise requested.
Residency Compliance:
Conducts investigations when questions arise concerning residency compliance.
Goals & Objectives
Goals
To promote community confidence in City government by working to prevent future incidents of City of Pittsburgh employee misconduct and abuse of civil rights by City law enforcement officers.
These goals are accomplished by insuring prompt, thorough, accurate, and timely investigations into City of Pittsburgh employee misconduct.
Objectives
- Consistent and thorough training of OMI staff to enhance investigative skills.
- A annual report reflecting OMI's investigative product from intake through conclusion as a means to ensure public confidence and establish official accountability.
- Implementation of appropriate database systems in an effort to ensure accurate maintenance of records, and as mechanism for more streamlined and efficient method-of-case management.