Police Department Media Releases
Officers Nab Fugitive and Drugs after Foot Pursuit
May 24, 2019
Police Department Press Release
Friday, May 24, 2019 Released by Major Tim Tompkins On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Officers with the Pittsburg Police Department stopped a suspicious vehicle to...
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 24, 2019
Police Department Press Release
The Pittsburg Police Department is hosting site location for U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. This...
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Pittsburg Police Joins Neighbors by Ring
April 22, 2019
Police Department Press Release
The Pittsburg Police Department is joining the Neighbors app by Ring to provide the Pittsburg community with real-time, local crime and safety information. The Neighbors network already has millions of...
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Crime Prevention Initiative
April 10, 2019
Police Department Press Release
The Pittsburg Police Department is partnering with local residences and businesses for a new theft prevention initiative. In the coming weeks, you may see signs around town with simple notes...
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Pittsburg Police Department appoints new deputy chief of police
March 21, 2019
Police Department Press Release
PITTSBURG, KS – The Pittsburg Police Department has selected Tim Tompkins to become the next Deputy Chief of Police. Tompkins was promoted from Lieutenant to the rank of Major, Deputy...
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Officer Pam McCubbin helps resident after fall
January 24, 2019
Police Department Press Release
One of the things Christopher Matz looks forward to each day is calling his grandmother, Norma Matzenbacher. Matz, who now lives in Texas, frequently checks on Norma, who is 84...
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2019 Citizens’ Academy
November 9, 2018
City Press Releases
Friday, November 9, 2018 Released by Lt. Diana Fries Diana.Fries@police.pittks.org PITTSBURG, KAN. – The academy is designed to help citizens understand the inner workings of their local police department. The...
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City of Pittsburg names new police chief
November 6, 2018
City Press Releases
PITTSBURG, KS – After an extensive, four-month search, the City of Pittsburg has announced the selection of Brent Narges to serve as the new chief of police for the Pittsburg...
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Pittsburg Police Department shares Halloween safety tips
October 24, 2018
City Press Releases
The Pittsburg Police Department is sharing Halloween safety tips and providing free trick-or-treat supplies to families in Pittsburg. The police department is giving away reflective bags and glow-in-the-dark bracelets to...
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – 27 OCTOBER 2018
October 23, 2018
Police Department Press Release
October 22, 2018 Released by Lt. B. Henderson PITTSBURG, KAN. – On Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10:00 a.m., to 2:00 p.m., the Pittsburg Police Department will be a hosting...
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