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Scott Argiro Appointed Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Safety and Emergency Management

Scott Argiro joins Pitt as Assistant Vice Chancellor in the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Charlyn Loera PSEM Employee of the Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2023

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is proud to announce that Business Continuity Coordinator Charlyn Loera has been named the Employee of the Quarter.

Spring term is in full swing and that means it is time for the Spring Safety Fair!

This year's Spring Safety Fair was held in the William Pitt Union on Feb 27th. The event was hosted by the University of Pittsburgh Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management and the Student Government Board. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to learn what steps to take in the event of a fire, what an NOAA weather balloon looks like up close, test their CPR skills, and much more. Attendees also enjoyed free pizza, cotton candy, and unlimited snuggles with Pitt Police K9, Haley.

Pitt Police Commander Elected to Lead Local Chapter of Black Police Officials

Commander Shawn Ellies, with the University of Pittsburgh Police Department, was elected to lead the Pittsburgh chapter of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), in January.

A Statement From the University of Pittsburgh Department of Environmental Health and Safety

Update as of 2/16/23 9:30 AM

EHS Longtime EH&S leader Jay Frerotte retires

Jay Frerotte led the department for more than 20 years and helped write the University’s pandemic plan.

By Anthony Conroy

In early 2020, before much of the world had heard about an emerging coronavirus, and much before the disease it causes had a name, the University of Pittsburgh already had a plan.

EH&S Exceeds Sustainability Goals for Chemical Waste Disposal

By Anthony Conroy

The University of Pittsburgh has made sustainability and recycling one of its top priorities, and the Department of Environmental Health and Safety is no different.

EH&S announces training dates for 2023

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has announced dates for two in-person training topics for the 2023 calendar year.

Office of Public Safety steps up to bring kids joy at Christmas

Police: Utility Worker was Conducting Legitimate Business

The University of Pittsburgh Police Department would like to remind the community to be cautious of individuals posing as utility workers to gain access to buildings. 

Pitt’s Safety Ambassador Network – a Pandemic Creation – Has Evolved and Endured

Through monthly webinars, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety and its network of advocates continue to lead the discussion about campus safety and well-being.

Officer Terry Stoudmire named Employee of the Quarter

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is proud to announce that Pitt Police Officer Terry Stoudmire has been named its Employee of the Quarter.

University Club Reopened

The University Club has reopened and is operational after repairs were made to fix a water valve that burst late Thursday. 

The Club had been without water service since the rupture. There was no damage to the building. 

While all services have been restored, Cafe 1923 will remain closed.

University lawyer Jennifer Seng named Friend of Public Safety

Jen Seng with Vice Chancellor of Public Safety and Emergency Management Ted Fritz.

The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management is proud to announce that Jennifer R. Seng, Assistant Vice Chancellor and Deputy Chief Legal Officer at the Office of University Counsel, has been named its Friend of Public Safety for 2022.

About Campus Crime Alerts

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”), when certain crimes occur on or near the University of Pittsburgh campus, the Pitt Police Department will issue a crime alert to notify the community.