It's NFL Draft week and as hundreds of thousands of people head into the Golden Triangle and North Shore, Police, School and Community Leaders gathered for a news conference to say they want Pittsburgh teens to put the City in the best light.
Superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, Dr. Wayne Walters, says the overwhelming majority of students are good kids.
“We also understand that young people, like all people, can sometimes make decisions that do not reflect their best judgement and when that happens, it is important that we respond with clarity, consistency and accountability,” said Dr. Walters.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando says there will be zero tolerance for bad behavior.
“We are asking our parents, guardians and community leaders to please join us in setting an example and setting expectations and reinforcing positive behavior,” said Chief Lando.
Lando says everyone is welcome but anything that “undermines the safety and enjoyment of others, that includes taunting, fighting, disorderly conduct or any form of illegal activity.”
In addition to a beefed-up police presence, there will also be various community groups who are working with Pittsburgh Public Safety, looking to be proactive to prevent problems.
Speaking to KDKA Radio, Mayor Corey O’Connor says they have a commitment from all divisions of Public Safety and outreach partners.
“We’re going to continue to work with our teams to make sure that we can reduce (crime), not just for the draft but for every day,” said Mayor O’Connor.
Officials says they'll be keeping an extra eye on kids around Pittsburgh
Officials says they'll be keeping an extra eye on kids around Pittsburgh
