Misconduct Complaint in
Allegheny County
Each municipality independently manages the recruitment, training, and oversight of its own police force in Allegheny County. While some police departments serve multiple municipalities, the majority have their own independent police force. This creates significant barriers to officer accountability in cases of tension due to the inconsistent and hyper-fragmented nature of complaint policies, procedures, and disciplinary actions. In 2021, the total police expenditure was 2.4 billion dollars. The county has a total of 2,246 officers, with only 156 of them being part-time.