The Erie Police Department has re-established a Crisis Car unit to help address a growing number of mental-health-related calls in the city.
Ten officers who applied for the unit have completed specialized training in mental health crises, substance abuse, domestic violence, and suicidal individuals. Combined training with numerous local service providers ensures that these officers …
Three new police officers were sworn in to the Erie Police Department today in City Council chambers at Erie City Hall.
The new officers are:
James Mark Pettinato, 31, an Erie resident, and graduate of Villa Maria Academy and the criminal justice program at Mercyhurst University. Pettinato has five years previous law enforcement experience with the …
The Erie Police Department, in partnership with KIA Corp., will host a steering-wheel lock giveaway for Kia vehicles affected by a recent vehicle theft trend. The distribution is intended for owners of 2011 to 2021 Kia vehicles with steel turnkey ignitions.
To be eligible, citizens must reside or work in the City of Erie and …
Erie Police and Fire department personnel took part in an active shooter drill on March 29, 2023, at EmergyCare, 1926 Peach St.
Wednesday’s hoax calls about an active shooter at Erie High School, which was part of a state-wide campaign of false emergency calls yesterday, echoes a need for mass shooting training and preparedness. Less …
This morning, the Erie Police Department and the Erie’s Public Schools Police Department responded to a series of calls about a shooting at Erie High School that turned out to be false. The calls were part of a larger statewide hoax involving similar calls to school districts and businesses across the Commonwealth.
Erie Police Chief …
The City of Erie’s Women-Only Career Fair takes place this week.
Date: Wednesday, March 22
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Place: Erie High School, 3325 Cherry St.
This is a great opportunity for women who are thinking about becoming Erie Police Officers or Erie Firefighters to speak directly to female members of both departments. Attendees will learn about …
