Port Authority Police Department (Allegheny County)

The Port Authority Police Department is a law enforcement agency in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

[2][3] The first officer attributed to the Port Authority Police Department, Rege Kelly, was appointed in 1968 to investigate security issues and serve as a liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office withdrew all services in 1997, placing full responsibility for transit policing on the PAPD.

The then Chief, William T. McArdle, directed the expansion of the department, including creation of a number of specialized units, and prioritized officer education.

[4] The merger of the PAPD with the Allegheny County Police Department for cost-saving and oversight purposes has been explored on a number of occasions.

A marked PAPD Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicle, parked on a sidewalk and occupied by a solo officer.
A PAPD Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicle.