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Committees back $583,100 auto-theft grant and authorize canine purchases for Pittsburgh police
Summary
Standing committees recommended approval of a $583,100 grant to support the city Auto Squad and authorized up to $30,000 over three years for canine purchases, while members pressed police on past grant management and plans for abandoned-vehicle enforcement.
Pittsburgh standing committees on Monday recommended approval of a $583,100 grant from the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority to support the city’s Auto Squad and approved authorizations of up to $30,000 over three years for canine purchases.
The funding and canine purchases drew detailed questions from council members about how grant dollars are used, staffing for the Auto Squad and how the department will handle abandoned vehicles and community outreach.
Acting Chief Marty DeBine told the committee the auto-theft prevention grant is “supported by the insurance company. So we receive money which pays for one of our detectives’ salaries, pays for overtime, pays for equipment, pays for vehicles.” DeBine…
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