Pittsburgh, Christopher Ragland

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 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.
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."
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 NAACP seeks public input on police chief nominee
The Pittsburgh branch of the NAACP is calling on city leaders to slow the confirmation process for Christopher Ragland as police chief to allow for at least one public forum. In an email to Mayor Ed Gainey,
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.
Pittsburgh NAACP president explains call to delay Chris Ragland’s confirmation as next police chief
The group sent a letter to Mayor Ed Gainey and the Pittsburgh City Council over the weekend, demanding a delay in the confirmation of Chris Ragland.
Pittsburgh NAACP calls for delay in confirmation process for acting police chief
Local NAACP leaders have asked Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council members to delay any confirmation of Christopher Ragland as police chief until at least one public forum is held on the matter.
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 ...
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 ...