New police department policies in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, have been the subject of backlash on social media sites such as social media platform X in recent days. A popular account shared a video that was viewed over 8.2 million times in less than 24 hours with the characterization “the police will not protect you” in relation to the new policies.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the new policies in February, with Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto saying they are being implemented amidst staffing shortages to “optimize efficiency and enhance officer wellness.”
