Christopher Ragland, Gainey and Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh City Council postpones vote on appointing Christopher Ragland as chief of police
The city council has decided to interview Acting Chief Christopher Ragland for the job first. They are also considering holding a public hearing and potentially a town hall so res
Gainey's choice of Ragland as Pittsburgh's top cop irks some on City Council
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey on Friday announced he is nominating Acting Chief Christopher Ragland to become the next chief of police. The nomination will move to City Council for approval. Ragland, 53,
Gainey nominates acting police chief Ragland to lead Pittsburgh Bureau of Police permanently
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey wants his acting police chief, Christopher Ragland, to take the position permanently, his office announced Friday. The nomination now proceeds to city council, which must confirm Gainey’s choice.
Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland nominated to lead bureau
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The acting Pittsburgh police chief has been tapped to lead the bureau, Mayor Ed Gainey announced on Friday. Gainey nominated Acting Chief Christopher Ragland as the next police chief, saying his decision follows a "careful and thorough process," including engagement with officers across the city.
Pittsburgh City Council to hold public hearing on Ragland
Pittsburgh City Council will host a public hearing to give residents a chance to share their opinions on acting police Chief Christopher Ragland before they vote on whether to confirm him as permanent chief.
Christopher Ragland nominated as next Pittsburgh Police Chief
After serving as acting chief of Pittsburgh Police since Nov. 1, 2024, Christopher Ragland was nominated by Mayor Ed Gainey to serve as the next chief of police.
Pittsburgh's Republican leaders call for delay in naming police chief
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey nominated acting Chief Christopher Ragland for the position permanently. The Republican Committee alleges Ragland is not a "viable candidate."
Mayor Ed Gainey announces nomination for next Pittsburgh Police chief
Mayor Ed Gainey on Friday nominated Acting Chief Christopher Ragland as the next Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief.
City council pushes back vote on police chief
Pittsburgh City Council decided on Tuesday to interview Acting Police Chief Christopher Ragland instead of voting on his appointment as full-time chief.
Mayor Ed Gainey nominates Acting Chief Ragland for permanent position
On Friday, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey nominated acting Chief Christopher Ragland for the position permanently. But not everyone is sharing the mayor's confidence in that decision. One councilman tells ...
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police holds first graduation ceremony of 2025
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police held its first graduation ceremony of 2025. They went through 900 hours of training with 12 ...