Statement from Chief Lauth regarding yesterday’s Lebo Alert
On Saturday, we generated a Lebo Alert and social media post to advise the community about a rash of crimes that directly affected several of our residents. These incidents involved what was described as a white pickup truck with Virginia license plates and multiple actors who were engaged in home improvement scams and distraction style burglaries. As a result of the alerts, we received numerous tips and sightings of the suspects that will hopefully lead us to their identification and eventual prosecution for the crimes committed.
The sole intention of the Lebo Alert and social media post was to share information with our residents, however wording was used to describe the style of criminal activity that may have been considered offensive. We sincerely apologize to anyone who may have been negatively affected by the description that was used. We understand and value the concept of intent versus impact. If our message impacted anyone negatively due to the choice of wording, the intent is overshadowed and our goal of sharing information was not as successful as it was intended.
At the Mt. Lebanon Police Department, we always strive to exceed standards in everything that we do. Unfortunately, this Lebo Alert and social media post may have come up short of those expectations. We will do our best to reevaluate our policies, procedures and training to ensure that this type of situation does not occur again in the future.
Lastly, I would like to offer my thanks to our residents for your continued support. It takes the efforts and cooperation of our entire community to achieve the safety and security that we enjoy on a daily basis.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lauth
Chief of Police
Mt. Lebanon Police Department
Alert sent on 07/08/2018 at 11:57 EDT
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2 comments:
"Gypsy-like crimes?" Is this for real or is it Fake Lebo?
What century is the MLPD living in?
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