Jefferson Hills Borough Police Department

October 24 at Jefferson Hills Police Department On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Jefferson Hills Police Department (JHPD) and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the JHPD at 925 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025. (We cannot accept liquids, needl...es or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. To keep everyone safe, we will follow local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations MASKS ARE MANDATORY to enter the Borough Building/Police Department lobby. Should you miss this event, be aware the JHPD has a permanent drug take back box in the lobby of the PD available for use during hours the Borough Building is open to the public. For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 24 Take Back Day event, go to www.DEATakeBack.com

With the election season upon us, FirstEnergy is sharing a reminder that posting any sign on wooden utility poles is illegal and could pose a danger to their workers. It’s a seemingly innocent mistake that a lot of our customers are making, said Lauren Siburkis, a FirstEnergy spokesperson. She said posters promoting garage sales, lost pets and more are actually a hazard. Not only does it pose a threat to our line workers, but it’s also dangerous to the public because it co...uld put them in accidental risk of being around energized electrical equipment. She said the staples and nails used to attach signs to utility poles may snag or pierce line workers’ personal protective equipment, particularly their rubber gloves that are used to insulate them from high-voltage equipment, she said. Reference Pennsylvania Code, Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES, Chapter 69 - Public Utilities, 6905 - Nails and other hard substances attached to utility poles (prohibited).

DEPARTMENT NEWS: The JHPD would like to congratulate Sergeant Kevin V. King on his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant King was hired by the JHPD in 2007 after serving as a police officer for five years in other local departments following his graduation from the Allegheny County Police Training Academy. In 2015, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Since his time at the JHPD and throughout his career, Lieutenant King has served as a K9 Officer, firearms instr...uctor, field training officer, a tactical member of SHACOG CIRT, a member of the Allegheny County Project Lifesaver Program, and a member of the District Attorney Narcotics Enforcement Team (DANET), among other assignments. Lieutenant King was officially presented with his Lieutenant badge by Chief Roach at Monday’s council meeting while surrounded by his family, friends, and coworkers. Congratulations Lieutenant King!

Did you get your flu shot yet? See below for the dates and times of the various free flu shot clinics being held by Southeast Regional EMS. The clinic for Jefferson Hills residents will be a drive through event held on October 17th from 1 PM - 3 PM in the Public Works parking lot located at 925 Old Clairton Road.

After receiving recent reports of damaged or missing political campaign signs, the JHPD would like to remind members of the public that the removing, stealing, defacing or damaging of political campaign signs are all crimes Theft and/or Criminal Mischief.

Police Training Activity: On October 8th during the daylight hours, there will be police activity both inside and outside the old Thomas Jefferson High School, 310 Old Clairton Road, Jefferson Hills. The exercises will include simulated searches on the property outside of the building. THIS IS A TRAINING EXERCISE.