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Public Safety

As of September 1, 2005, Fire Chief John Lattanzi became the Public Safety Director nominated by Clairton City Council. In this position he will oversee both the Clairton Police and Fire Departments.

Fire Chief John Lattanzi was recently appointed by Governor Ed Rendell to head the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the City of Clairton. In association with the Federal Government to provide services at the local level to ensure the safety of the community in the case of any natural or unnatural disaster. This department is dedicated to protecting the citizens of Clairton from any acts of terrorism.

Some of the latest developments are the T.I.P.(Turn In Pushers) sheets and the Neighborhood Task Force. This is an intervention which allows local citizens to report possible drug activity occuring in their neighborhood anonymously. Some of the suspious behaviors noted are exchanges of money and/or packages from car windows, car horn signals and unusual late night traffic and/or activity. These are obvious signs of drug dealing or illegal activities. This information can be faxed to (412) 233-3036, mailed or called into the police department at (412)233-8113 Ext. 31 where an investigation will be initiated.

However, the Neighborhood Task Force is an opportunity for citizens to play an active role in dealing with litter and crime problems plagueing the city. They are consistently recruiting citizens as volunteers and leaders to make this program a success. this program is an initiative to help rebuild the city making it a better community. This program will utilize various resources to aid in teaching citizens safety, and awareness tactics on how to deal with current problems affecting their neighborhood. This is an ongoing program that meets quarterly. For more information, please don't hesitate to call Ralph Imbrogno, City Manager at (412) 233-8113 or (412) 233-6924

Along with the application you will be required to provide the following forms and/or information prior to
the INTERVIEW process.

Application Form
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Form
P.S.P. request for Criminal Record Check
U.S.D.J. Immigration and Naturalization Form I-9
Quick Personal Background Information Form
Permission to investigate Application Form
Copy of your current PA operators license
Current weapon qualification
Act 120 Grade Sheet & Diploma
Current First Aid and CPR Cards
Copy of your MPOETC Card if currently employed by another department
Resume
Copies of Law Enforcement Certificate/Diplomas, etc
All other information you may deem necessary

You may submit all of these items with your initial application.

Public Notice

Loitering Ordinance Effective March 26, 2004

The Council of the City of Clairton finds that it is in the best interest of the Clairton resident to establish this Ordinance in order to promote the general safety and welfare of the citizens of Clairton.......................

it shall be unlawful fo any person to be found loitering at the corners or upon any public street, or in front of any store, shop, place of business...........................

without having any apparent business or reason to do so, and after such person has been ordered away by any police officer..................

ORDINANCE # 1750 - FINE UP TO $300.00.....................

.......it is ordained and enacted by Authority of Council, that "LOITERING"....... is PROHIBITED in the City of Clairton and will not be tolerated
Enacted - 9 March 2004

Abandoned Vehicles

Vehicles parked on the local streets of Clairton must have a valid PA or State Registration and must be up to date with Inspection and Emissions.

If this information is not on the vehicle, it will be tagged and must be removed from off the street within 7 days or it will be considered an ABANDONED VEHICLE. It then will be towed and will aquire additional fees. Please contact the police if your vehicle has been towed at the above phone number of (412) 233-6211

For any and all Incident or Accident reports, please go to the Finance Office

Accident Reports $5.00

Incident Reports $10.00

District Magistrate 05-3-09

Serving Only Clairton, Glassport, Portvue & Liberty Boro

Armand Martin

1 Allegheny Square

Suite 1

Glassport, PA 15045

(412) 673-0873

Hours of Operation

Mondays 8:30am - 6:00pm

Tuesdays thru Fridays

8:30am-4:30pm

Closed for lunch daily from noon to 1pm and Tuesdays from 11:30am to 12:30pm.

CLOSED ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS INCLUDING ELECTION DAY AND THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING.

This office handles the filings of Civil and Landlord disputes,Summary and Criminal hearings.

Private Complaints heard by the District Attorney on Tuesdays Only before 2pm.

Fines can be paid with either cash, check or money order only

In 1987, City Council of Clairton asked Cheif of Jefferson 885 VFD John Lattanzi to become the Fire Chief for the City of Clairton. Chief Lattanzi accepted and was appointed in January 1988. His goal was to develop a volunteer fire department to assist the paid firefighters. He acheived this task with the assistance of other VFD's, grants from the Council of Governments and donations. So, on April 25, 1988 the Clairton Volunteer Fire Department was erected. Soon he was given another challenge to develop adequate EMS coverage of both Clairton and Glassport. Equipped with a strategic plan, Chief Lattanzi secured an agreement with Lifestar and volunteers to provide EMS coverage to Clairton residents. Due to unforseen circumstances, the contract was terminated. In 1996 when the contract was up for renewal, a proposal submitted by the Fire Chief and Medical Director was passed by City Council. This proposal would allow the Fire Department to have the entire city contract for EMS services.

Today the Fire and EMS department has grown employing 40 EMT's and paramedics providing Clairton with 24 hour coverage per day and Glassport 16 hours per day. In order to meet Federal and State guidelines, each member of the department must be certified in both Firefighter and EMS training. In 2004, the Fire Department answered 243 calls and EMS 3425 calls between the Clairton and Glassport Base. The City Council of Clairton along with the Fire Chief remain dedicated to the volunteers assuring adequate training and the purchase or donation of new equipment. The Fire Department along with EMS have a fleet of 14 pieces of equipment utilized for Rescue, Haz-mat,Scuba and First Responders. The newest equipment purchased was a new Aerial Tower in order to provide assistance to the Larger buildings located within the city. These departments are also involved in numerous community projects, parades, competitions and fundraising activities. To date they have won several awards for Best Rescue, Best Aerial and Best Appearing Company. One of their biggest events in Clairton is their Annual Fair and Fireman's Parade which usually occurs in late August.

Toll Free PA Terrorism Tip Line: 1-888-292-1919 or via email sp-intelligence@state.pa.us

Blighted properties are those properties in the city limits that have suffered severe deterioration due to the lack of adequate care. Often Blighted properties are abandoned by home owners, have suffered structural damage and/or the home owners are deceased. Therefore, those properties must first be reported to Code Enforcement. The City of Clairton has demolished close to 400 blighted units within the last 10 to 12 years.