MAYOR ED GAINEY STATEMENT ON CHIEF SCIROTTO

“My priority has and will always be the safety and well being of every resident in Pittsburgh. When Chief Larry Scirotto approached us about possibly needing to step down from his role in order to pursue this part-time refereeing gig, I said there must be a better way. He’s too good, and we are making too much progress, not to keep up the fight.  

I stand by the tremendous progress Chief Scirotto and the force are making on community policing, reducing violent crime, diversifying the rank and file, and keeping us safe.  

I’m excited for Chief Scirotto. I’m excited for the kids, who will be exposed to new and exciting opportunities that showcase the transformative power that sports can have. Thinking outside of the box has allowed us to strengthen and modernize our Bureau of Police, and we’re excited to see where this initiative takes us." Mayor Ed Gainey