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Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto announced to the Bureau Friday he is retiring. In a letter sent by sources to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Scirotto announced his decision to retire. His last day will be Nov. 1. A spokesperson for the city confirmed his retirement “After 25 years of dedicated service to the Bureau, this decision is rooted in pride, durity and a deep commitment to our organization and the community we serve,” Scirotto wrote in the letter.He said this decision was made by him, and he informed Mayor Ed Gainey Friday morning.This comes after Scirotto announced he would return to refereeing college basketball. Scirotto and Mayor Ed Gainey both told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they discussed from the start the possibility of Scirotto resuming refereeing after his first year as chief and after the city’s homicide rate was lowered. Gainey said Scirotto’s commitment not to coach was only for his first year on the job.In the letter to the Bureau, Scirotto wrote, “Recently, there has been substantial media coverage surrounding my dual role as a collegiate basketball official and the Chief of Police. While I have enjoyed this work and look forward to my upcoming officiating commitments, I recognize that this visibility has become a distraction to the department,” he said. “I want to let you know that I have not given in to the opinions of a few individuals or the public’s perception; instead, I am making this decision to prioritize the integrity and focus of our department. Optics matter, and my retirement is the right course for all of us.”This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for the latest information.
Pittsburgh Police Chief Larry Scirotto announced to the Bureau Friday he is retiring.
In a letter sent by sources to Pittsburgh’s Action News 4, Scirotto announced his decision to retire. His last day will be Nov. 1.
A spokesperson for the city confirmed his retirement
“After 25 years of dedicated service to the Bureau, this decision is rooted in pride, durity and a deep commitment to our organization and the community we serve,” Scirotto wrote in the letter.
He said this decision was made by him, and he informed Mayor Ed Gainey Friday morning.
This comes after Scirotto announced he would return to refereeing college basketball.
Scirotto and Mayor Ed Gainey both told Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they discussed from the start the possibility of Scirotto resuming refereeing after his first year as chief and after the city’s homicide rate was lowered. Gainey said Scirotto’s commitment not to coach was only for his first year on the job.
In the letter to the Bureau, Scirotto wrote, “Recently, there has been substantial media coverage surrounding my dual role as a collegiate basketball official and the Chief of Police. While I have enjoyed this work and look forward to my upcoming officiating commitments, I recognize that this visibility has become a distraction to the department,” he said. “I want to let you know that I have not given in to the opinions of a few individuals or the public’s perception; instead, I am making this decision to prioritize the integrity and focus of our department. Optics matter, and my retirement is the right course for all of us.”
This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 for the latest information.
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