Police Zone 5

Zone 4 CaresConnecting the Police and the Community


Numbers to Know

911
Emergency Services

Police, EMS, Fire

211
Emergency Services

Talk with a resource specialist for free

311
Non-Emergency Services

Find information about services, make complaints, or report problems.

988
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources

Zone 5 Monthly Crime Statistics (Updated 9/10/2024 at 8:30)

Reports Arrests Homicide Aggravated Assault Arson Burglary Sex Assault Robbery Theft
362 86 1 16 5 15 3 8 112

Zone 5 Yearly Crime Statistics (Updated 9/10/2024 at 8:30)

Reports Arrests Homicide Aggravated Assault Arson Burglary Sex Assault Robbery Theft
2,931 740 4 113 19 106 27 65 846

Community Alerts and Upcoming Events

National Night Out

National Night Out is a community-building campaign that culminates annually on the first Tuesday in August. This year it is schedule for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Neighborhoods across the nation host block parties, festivals, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, visits from public safety personnel, and much, much more.

National Night Out (NNO) promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our communities safer, more caring places to live. Additionally, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and other first responders together with residents under positive circumstances. The program enhances the relationship between neighbors, law enforcement and first responders while bringing back a true sense of community.

Visit the NNO Website

Citizen & Student Police Academy

It’s that time of year again! The Citizen Police Academy and the Student Police Academy are now taking registrations. These programs are a great opportunity to learn the roles, training and responsibilities of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. To register, fill out the Online Application. We hope to see you there!

Safety Alerts

Crimemapping.com is a link that you can use to check on the reported crimes in any neighborhood. This information is generated from reports that are taken by the Pittsburgh Police.

Abandoned Vehicles

If you want to report an abandoned vehicle in your neighborhood please call 3-1-1 to make that report. The 3-1-1 complaint will then be sent to us in Zone 5 for follow up.

Abandoned vehicle information for June 2024

  • 35 vehicles towed
  • 12 Abandoned vehicle letters sent out notifying owners that the vehicle is scheduled to be towed
  • 74 vehicles being investigated to see if they meet the criteria to be listed as abandoned

Get to know your officers (sectors listed by neighborhood)

Zone 5
Commander Lawrence Mercurio
1401 Washington Blvd.
(412) 665-3605
lawrence.mercurio@pittsburghpa.gov

Sector 1: Bloomfield, Garfield, Friendship

AM Shift: Lt. D. Meade

PM Shift: Lt. C. Braden

Sector 2: Stanton Heights, Morningside, East Liberty

AM Shift: Lt. D. Meade

PM Shift: Lt. C. Braden

Sector 3: Lincoln-Lemington, Highland Park, Larimer, Waterworks

AM Shift: Lt. D. Meade

PM Shift: Lt. C. Braden

Sector 4: Homewood West, Homewood North, Homewood South, East Hills

AM Shift: Lt. D. Meade

PM Shift: Lt. C. Braden

Community Resources and Groups

Community Resources

Zone 5 Police Department
The Zone 5 Police Department Homepage

File a Police Report
Police reports can be filed by calling 911 or by visiting the Zone 5 Police Department.

Access Domestic Violence Resources
Resources are available to support victims of abuse.

Apply to become a Police Officer
The City of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for the Police Officer position. Apply today!

Find your neighborhood Block Watch - TBA
Search for Block Watch Groups in your area.

Megan’s Law Electronic Notification System
Sign up to receive email for the individuals currently registered with the Pennsylvania State Police as active sexual offenders pursuant to Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law.

Zone 5 Community Groups

Zone 5 Public Safety Council

President: Zinna Scott

Phone: 412-726-4958

Email: zone5citizenspsc@gmail.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Zone5PSC

Meetings: The general membership meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1900 hrs

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: In Person

In-Person Meeting location: Kingsley Center


East Liberty Chamber of Commerce

President: Lori Moran

Address: 5907 Penn Ave, Suite 314, Pittsburgh PA 15206

Phone: 412-661-9660

Email: director@eastlibertychamber.org

Website: www.eastlibertychamber.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ExploreEastLiberty

Meetings: The general membership meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Quarterly Task Force Meetings - TBD

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Hybrid, Board meetings closed to public, cooking classes/mixers/meetings in person

In-Person Meeting Location: Dates and location of Community Group Meetings Monthly cooking class/mixer at Don’s Appliance and/or Watersource,


Highland Park Community Council (HPCC)

President: Stephanie Walsh

Vice President: Sabrina Culyba

Secretary: Judy Beck

Address: PO Box 5036, Pittsburgh PA 15206

Email: hpccpgh@gmail.com

Website: hpccpgh.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/HPCCPGH

Instagram: www.instagram.com/hpccpgh/?hl=en

Meetings: The general meetings are held on the Third Thursday of each month (skipping July and December)

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Virtual. Contact us.

While originally created as a social organization, the HPCC’s current mission is “to take a leading role in the community activities that address issues of common interest and concern and that promote a safe and healthy neighborhood for the diverse residents of Highland Park.” In that spirit, the organization serves as a forum for community conversations and engages in a wide range of initiatives relating to education, public safety, recreation, zoning, and advocacy on behalf of resident priorities.


Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association

President: Glenna Wilson

Vice President: Brittany Hargrove

Email: Stantonheightspgh@gmail.com

Website: www.stantonheights.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/StantonHeights

Meetings:

  • January 29th
  • March 18th
  • May 20th
  • September 30
  • November 25

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: In-Person

In-Person Meeting Location: Meetings are normally held at Sunnyside Elementary School Library at 6:30 PM

The mission of the Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association is to develop and promote our community and identity, and improve the security and quality of life for the residents of Stanton Heights.

Our organization connects our community by hosting several annual events & coordinating initiatives, including:

  • projects that both beautify the neighborhood and promote our community’s identity
  • Lead efforts to clean-up the neighborhood and its many green spaces,
  • Host the annual summer Community Festival for families & children
  • Monthly Happy Hours, casual get-togethers are a great way to meet your neighbors!

East Hills Consensus Group

President: Diane Daniels

Email: easthillsconsensusgroup@gmail.com

Meetings: Presently there are no regularly scheduled meetings, when meetings occur they have been at the East Hills Rec Center during the day and Petra Ministries on East Hills Drive in the evenings.

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: TBD. Contact Us.

In-Person Meeting Location: TBD


Bloomfield Garfield Corporation

President: Nina Gibbs

Address: 113 N. Pacific Ave Pittsburgh PA

Email: information@bloomfield-garfield.org

Website: bloomfield-garfield.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BloomGarCorp

Twitter: @bloomGarCorp

Meetings: TBD

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Contact for information


Larimer Consensus Group

President: Donna Jackson

Address: 200 Larimer Ave Pittsburgh PA 15206

Email: contact@thelarimerconsensusgroup.org

Website: www.thelarimerconsensusgroup.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LarimerCG

Meetings: The general membership meeting is held on the 1st Thursday of the month @1800

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Virtual


Morningside Area Community Council

President: Dana Leahy

Website: morningsidepgh.org

Twitter: twitter.com/morningsidepgh

Instagram: www.instagram.com/morningsidepgh

Meetings: The general membership meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of the month.

In-Person/Virtual/Hybrid: Virtual via Zoom

The Morningside Area Community Council (MACC) is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving our neighborhood, representing our interests with our local officials, and fostering a sense of community for all of our residents.

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