What You Need to Know About Monkeypox
On Thursday, Aug. 4, the Biden administration through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a national emergency "as a result of the consequences of an outbreak of monkeypox cases across multiple states ... after consultation with public health officials as necessary."
Monkeypox cases have reached more than 17,000 nationally as of Aug. 26, and the declaration will help facilitate distribution of necessary resources, such as vaccines and testing.
Photo Gallery: For Pitt Police, Another Night to Remember
The University of Pittsburgh Police Department participated in another successful National Night Out, giving the department a chance to interact with the Oakland community.
The event was held Aug. 2 under and alongside the big tent at Schenley Plaza.
Pitt Partners With Allegheny County to Monitor Monkeypox
The University of Pittsburgh’s Student Health Service and the Department of Environmental Health and Safety are working in collaboration with the Allegheny County Health Department to monitor the monkeypox case count locally and the potential impact on the region.
Pitt’s Student Health Service is able to provide monkeypox testing if the need is indicated.
EH&S Planning Emergency Evacuation Exercises Beginning Aug. 4
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety is planning to conduct a series of emergency evacuation exercises starting on Aug. 4..
Pitt Police Taking Part in National Night Out on Aug. 2
Pitt Police will be among the thousands of communities/organizations taking part in National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at the Schenley Plaza tent off Forbes Avenue.
The event, held annually during the first Tuesday In August, allows law enforcement organizations and personnel the opportunity to engage with the community in a positive and family-friendly environment.
EH&S Will Resume In-Person Training
Each phase of life that returns to normal — whether it be a favorite restaurant reopening, students returning to class, or mask mandates being lifted — is a small victory in society's battle to overcome COVID-19.
When Temps Rise, Protect Yourself and Others
It sure is a scorcher out there, but there are ways to avoid being beaten down by the heat.
ISD tech Mark Waechter named Employee of the Quarter
Mark Waechter was named the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management's Employee of the Quarter for the Second Quarter of 2022 during a brief ceremony at the Public Safety Building.Mark Waechter started at the University of Pittsburgh a
Pitt Police training could be your guide in active killer scenario
It's a quiet morning, and faculty and staff have begun filing into work for the day.
Pitt Security Guard recognized for his service
Pitt Security Guard Tyrone Carter at Trees Hall.Tyrone Carter, a University of Pittsburgh Security Guard posted at Trees Hall, was recently profiled by The Pitt News in its Silhouette series, which features interesting people on campus.
Photo Gallery: Pitt Police Carry the Torch for Special Olympics PA
The University of Pittsburgh Police Department's runners in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Pennsylvania.
After 40 years at Pitt, longtime police lieutenant heading West
After 40 years at Pitt, a longtime police lieutenant is heading West.
Pitt Police hosts annual Most Wanted Food Drive
The University of Pittsburgh Police Department is again teaming up with Pitt Sustainability to eliminate waste by collecting food and goods from students moving out for the summer.
Public Safety staff mourn loss of friend and ‘gentle soul’
Personality. Character. Work ethic. If these are the traits that define a good co-worker, then Dorsey Wheeler was one of the best.
It goes without saying that Wheeler, a custodian who helped keep the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management a clean-running ship, was also a friend.
To make PSEM's feelings clear, Vice Chancellor Ted Fritz named Wheeler the Office's inaugural Friend of Public Safety, an annual award going to those whose contributions and impact go unheralded but not unnoticed.