A map of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with its neighborhoods labeled. For use primarily in the list of Pittsburgh neighborhoods. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Fifty-eight-year-old Dennis Ammer spent five years driving a Port Authority bus, so his first police chase behind the wheel of a squad car was a thrilling change of pace.
“You’re going fast and trying to be aware of traffic, and you’re not sure what’s going to happen,” Officer Ammer said. “It’s sort of an adrenaline rush.”
Affectionately called “Pops” by his fellow recruits, Officer Ammer was by 20 years the oldest “rookie” sworn onto Pittsburgh’s police force Thursday, an iron worker-turned-bus-driver-turned cop.
City officers can only stay on the job until they turn 65.
It’s great to see that the city of Pittsburgh will get the much needed help that is way over due.I believe the more police we have the safer the streets.I have a great admiratiion for our first responders.I am hoping the Police Chief will assign these guys to the areas that are most needed.Areas just north and east of the city I believe are most needed.