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65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Main (925) 252-4980 / Dispatch (925) 646-2441

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06/11/2026

A smile from 6-year-old Amina, a 1st grader, brightened the Pittsburg Police Department’s day. She visited officers with donuts and a picture she drew to show her appreciation. Her mother said Amina wants to be a police officer one day. 💙 Thank you, Amina, for your kindness and support!

06/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE
FATAL INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 2:19 p.m. Pittsburg Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by a 52-year-old male of Pittsburg known to have an active felony warrant for sexual abuse of a child. The suspect, who was the sole occupant, stopped the vehicle in the area of Loveridge Road and Pittsburg Antioch Highway, but refused to cooperate with officers attempting to arrest him. Officers were able to see he was holding a firearm as he remained seated in the vehicle. Members of the Special Response Unit, including Crisis Negotiators immediately responded and began communicating with the suspect to reach a peaceful resolution. During this communication, the suspect expressed he wanted to end his life. Medical personnel were summoned and staged in the area throughout this encounter.

After over ten hours of communicating and attempting to negotiate a peaceful surrender, the suspect turned the gun on himself. The Special Response Unit and staged medical personnel immediately began life-saving measures, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, he did not survive the self-inflicted gunshot wound. No force was used by officers.

The Pittsburg Police Department would like to thank the Antioch Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff's Office and the Walnut Creek Police Department for their mutual aid support during this critical incident.

This is an active investigation, and the identity of the suspect is being withheld pending notification with the next of kin. No further information will be released at this time. We ask anyone who has information related to this case to please contact Dispatch at 925-646-2441

06/04/2026

Before the badge, there were different careers, different experiences, and different paths. Some worked construction, some were in retail, some served in the military, and some came straight from school.

There’s no single path to becoming a police officer — but every experience helped shape the people behind the badge.

Here’s where some of our officers started before serving our community.

05/28/2026

Last night, the Pittsburg Police Department proudly hosted our inaugural Youth Awards Dinner honoring the amazing young people in our community. We celebrated participants from the Young Men’s Enrichment Program, Young Women’s Enrichment Program, Every 15 Minutes Program, and our scholarship recipients.

We also recognized the incredible community partners who continue to support our Youth Services programs and invest in the future of Pittsburg youth.

Thank you to our families, PPD officers, mentors, and community for your continued support, encouragement, and belief in our young people.

A special thank you to Chief Galer for his vision, dedication, and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities and connections for our youth. 💙

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Chief Phil Galer on being sworn in as the City of Pittsburg’s 11th Chief of Police, surrounded by family, friends, city staff, and the community.

Chief Galer has proudly served the Pittsburg Police Department for 25 years and is widely respected for his professionalism, integrity, and commitment to service. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Studies, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the California POST Command College.

We look forward to your leadership and continued service to our community, Chief Galer!

05/21/2026

Today, Chief Steve Albanese took his final ride to work in classic style escorted by Pittsburg Police officers as he closed out an incredible 29-year career in law enforcement.
Please join us in congratulating and thanking Chief Albanese for his dedicated service to the Pittsburg community, including the last three and a half years as the City’s 10th Chief of Police.
Your leadership, commitment, and service have made a lasting impact on our city. While one journey comes to an end, another exciting chapter now begins.
Congratulations, Chief Albanese! We wish you all the best in your retirement. 💙

05/20/2026

Yesterday, we had the opportunity to celebrate Officer Salazar’s graduation from the Inner Perspectives Leadership Program. This program focuses on developing strong, thoughtful, and impactful leaders—and Officer Salazar showed exactly why she’s someone we’re proud to have representing our department and the City of Pittsburg. Congratulations on this well-earned achievement!

Address

65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA
94565

Telephone

+19252524980

Website

https://www.pittsburgca.gov/services/police, http://www.ppdcarshow.com/

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