This is the Mayor’s proposed 2027 budget, pending City Council adoption (expected in December). Figures may change before the budget is adopted.

Bureau of Administration (Public Safety)

Mission The mission of the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Administration, is to promote the safety and security of all residents and visitors in the City of Pittsburgh through the coordinated oversight and implementation of public

2027 Proposed
$21.3M
vs 2026 Budget
+54.5%
$7.5M
Staff (FTE)
155
FTE Change
+20

Budget Trend

Top Expenditures

53 - PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES $9.1M
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $7.7M
51101 - Regular $7.5M
53529 - Protective/Investigation $4.7M
53901 - Professional Services $4.4M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $2.4M

Top Positions by Budget

Title FTE 2027 Budget 2026 Budget
School Crossing Guard 75 $1.7M $1.6M
Violence Prevention Specialist 6 $511K -
Technician, Payroll 9 $446K $433K
Safer Together PGH Project Coordinator 5 $362K -
Crime Analyst 4 $314K $305K
Specialist, Accounting 5 $275K $267K
Department Business Administrator 3 $256K $248K
Emergency Management Planner 3 $236K $229K

Position Changes

New Positions (+4)

Business Relationship Manager 1 FTE · $89K
Technology Analyst 2 FTE · $163K
Violence Prevention Specialist 6 FTE · $511K
Safe Passages Manager 1 FTE · $79K

Shifted In (7)

Administrative Assistant from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Senior Safer Together PGH Project Coordinator from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Media Coordinator from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Safer Together PGH Project Coordinator from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Administrative Assistant - Disruptive Properties from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Violence Prevention Analyst from Stop the Violence Trust Fund
Assistant Director - Community Affairs from Stop the Violence Trust Fund

Shifted Out (1)

Assistant Director - Community Health & Safety to Office of Community Health and Safety
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