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Pittsburgh is removing a requirement for new police recruits to earn 60 college credits before the first day of police academy training.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: We discuss the inaugural joint audit of the Pittsburgh Police Bureau developed by the city controller’s office and Citizen Police Review Board; we look at how well Pittsburgh 2030 District has advanced in reducing energy use and water consumption by 50%, a goal it hopes to achieve by 2030; and we get a preview of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, which begins next weekend.Today’s guests include: Michael Lamb, Pittsburgh’s city controller and Beth Pittinger, executive director of the Citizen Police Review Board; Chris Cieslak, senior director of Pittsburgh 2030 District; and Sarah Aziz, director of festival management at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
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On today’s program: Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb released his first audit of the Citizen Police Review Board and recommends giving the board more resources; a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health talks about how substance use disorder impacts pregnant people and their babies; and a Carnegie Mellon University research team looked at how the tabs left open on internet browsers stress people out, and how the tool they’ve developed might help.
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As uncertain as the 2020 election has been, one thing appears clear: A ballot referendum to strengthen Pittsburgh’s Citizen Police Review Board is certain…
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Voters in the city of Pittsburgh will get to decide in November whether to give the Citizen Police Review Board more power. After a series of amendments,…
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The Pittsburgh Public Schools first day of school is scheduled for August 31st, just a little more than five weeks away. But it’ll be at least another…
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On today's program: Pittsburgh City Council is considering a proposal intended to strengthen the investigative authority of the Citizen Police Review…
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Activists Champion County Police Review Board, But Pittsburgh Board Shows The Idea Could Have LimitsAn effort to create a countywide civilian police review board has gained momentum since a police officer shot and killed 17-year-old Antwon Rose last…
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More than one in five Pittsburgh police officers reside beyond the Pittsburgh city limits, just a year after gaining the right to live outside the city.…
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A Pittsburgh police officer is under investigation for using a taser on a downtown pizza shop employee allegedly as a joke in October. Surveillance video…