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The Mt. Lebanon Police Department has a rich history that includes highly trained professional police officers who maintain public safety through community policing and aggressive law enforcement.
Historical accounts differ regarding the actual establishment of the department. It appears that constables provided the only police protection in the community from its founding in 1912 until sometime around 1920.
The agency grew in size from three officers in 1922 to a high of 47 officers in 1969. Over the years a number of specialty units, new types of vehicles, equipment and advanced technology have been introduced into the department based on crime trends and community needs.
Today the MLPD has 46 officers. The issues of homeland security, drug related crime, violent crime, identity theft, computer crimes and more than 21,000 annual calls for service associated with 34,000 people in a professional, densely populated community pose a continuing challenge to the department.
Strategic, flexible and established planning based on citizen needs, crime and statistics allow for a proactive, effective approach to law enforcement.
College educated, highly trained professional officers provide a full spectrum of community policing services that include basic patrol services, education and prevention programs, specialized service and enforcement programs as well as advanced investigative and tactical capability.
In 2022, the department became accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association, and is one of only 150 departments to achieve that status. Read more on what that means, here.
Jake Tappe and Jeff Kite display the department’s accreditation plaque
Twelve chiefs of police have served the community since the founding of the MLPD.
1920-1931 Charles Baldwin
1931-1932 Charles Senn
1932-1940 W. J. Kane
1940-1954 Charles Senn
1954-1969 Walter Kunkle
1969-1972 George Geissinger
1972-1990 David Varrelman
1990-1998 Frank Brown
1998-2008 Thomas Ogden, Jr.
2009-2015 Coleman McDonough
2015-2022 Aaron Lauth
2023-Present Jason Haberman
Fundraising
The Mt. Lebanon Police Association does one large mail (only) solicitation each year to benefit its benevolent programs, such as scholarships and the distribution of glow sticks to school children at Halloween. We do not do phone solicitations. To donate, go to our police association website.
FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of questions we hear most often:
You can fill out a request form at the police department Record’s desk, 3rd floor lobby of the Public Safety Building or call 412-343-4143, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. There is a $15.00 cost for most reports. A subpoena is required for reports where an arrest has been made. Under no circumstances will a juvenile’s information be released.
How do I get permission to park a vehicle on the street overnight?
You can request special permission to park on the street during overnight hours (2 to 6 a.m.) on myLebo.
How do I obtain a permit to have amusement devices in my establishment?
You can come to the rear entrance of the Public Safety Building to complete and submit an application for a solicitor’s permit.
How do I obtain a permit to solicit for my business?
You can come to the rear entrance of the Public Safety Building to complete and submit an application for a solicitor’s permit.
How do I find out about the Megan’s Law website?
You can go to the Pennsylvania State Police Website. Click on Megan’s Law Website under the heading of PSP Services. Those who are required to register as a sexual offender, must do so through the Pennsylvania State Police.
How do I fill out a vacation card so the police know where I will be?
You can come to the rear entrance of the Public Safety Building to complete and submit a vacation card. This card should include an emergency person / phone number to contact in the event of an issue at your residence while you are away.
How do I get a tour of the police department for my group?
If you belong to a group and would like a tour of the police department and Public Safety Building, you can call the Crime Prevention Unit, 412-343-4068, to schedule the tour. Tours last about 40 minutes. You can also arrange for a tour with the fire department to coincide with the police department tour.
How do I request a hearing or pay a parking ticket?
How do I request a hearing or pay a traffic citation?
Be sure to completely review all of the instructions listed on the lower or back portion of your copy of the traffic citation. Specific instructions are listed for how to respond to the citation. For questions, please call District Judge’s office at 412-561-4415 or visit the court located at 680 Washington Road, Suite B-103, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228. Hearing requests or payments for traffic citations will not be accepted at the police station or the municipal building.
How do I report a crime?
To report a crime, dial 9-1-1 from your phone, and advise the dispatcher of what is occurring. They may give you specific instructions to follow to keep yourself safe, or will advise of police response and where to meet them.
What number do I call to see or speak to a police officer?
Call 9-1-1 whenever you need to see or speak to a police officer. MLPD no longer utilizes a “non-emergency” phone number for contact with our officers. MLPD does not have the luxury of having an officer by a phone at the police station at all times. For several years, our community has relied on the Allegheny County 9-1-1 call center to answer our requests for service, triage & prioritize these calls and dispatch our officers appropriately. Even if you would only like to speak to an officer by phone, call 9-1-1 to initiate contact. The call taker will record your information and an officer will be contacted to return your call. Please never hesitate to call 9-1-1. MLPD would rather be called to investigate without delay, then find out after the fact that a crime has already occurred and the actors are no longer on scene.
What if a resident cannot access their garage because of street repair and or have an extenuating circumstance such as a dumpster in the driveway during a construction project?
In the case of infrastructure repair, an exception would automatically be made, and the letter explaining the project would state that. Other requests for exceptions would be handled on an individual basis.
What will happen if a car without permission or a permit parks on the street overnight?
A police officer will issue a traffic citation. The cost of the ticket is $25.
