The O'Hara police department is responsible for the protection of public safety, law enforcement, traffic control, crime prevention and animal control.

PHONE NUMBERS

24-hour emergency: dial 911

Business-hours non-emergency number: (412) 782-1403

After-hours non-emergency number: (412) 486-3201

Soliciting and Canvassing

Although solicitors and canvassers have the constitutional right to conduct business in the Township, residents also have the right to keep these individuals from visiting their homes. Residents who do not wish to be solicited or canvassed may complete a No Soliciting and Canvassing Form at the Township office. A list of all properties where solicitors and canvassers are not welcome is given to all individuals or groups obtaining a solicitation permit from the Township. If you are visited by a solicitor and have filed such a form, notify the Police Department. In all circumstances, citizens are urged to ask solicitors to present their permits.

Animal Control Information

Residents may call the Township of O'Hara Police Department at (412) 782-1403 to request pick up of any animal such as dogs, cats, or wild animals. Residents may also register a complaint for animals which are barking/howling, running loose, etc.

The Township of O'Hara is under contract with Triangle Pet Control Service Co., Inc. to: collect and capture dogs running at large, hold licensed dogs for a period of five days after capture, after having notified the owner by certified mail, feed and water all dogs while in custody; hold all stray dogs, unlicensed and of good health for a period of 48 hours after which time said dogs will be placed or humanely destroyed, and to answer and respond to all calls including calls referring to road killed animals. Owners of dogs seized and detained are responsible for all charges, boarding fees, placement/destroying humanely. All felines and wild animals, under the State Game Warden's jurisdiction and requested to be collected, must be authorized by the Chief of Police.

Triangle Pet Control Service Co., Inc. is to notify owners of licensed animals by certified mail. Such owners are responsible for any charges, fees, costs associated with pickup and holding. Fines are $300.00. Each day of violation after notification constitutes a separate offense.

Triangle can also provide traps to capture nuisance animals (i.e. raccoons getting into trash) for a fee of $95. This includes delivery and pickup of the trap, a $15 weekly rental fee and an $80 deposit which is refunded upon return of the trap. Triangle will handle the trapped animal for an additional $10 ($45 for skunks).