Frequently Asked Questions
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Police Department
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Call 911 whenever you need to see or speak to a police officer. Baldwin no longer utilizes a non-emergency phone number for contact with our officers. Our police officers are not available at the police station to answer phone calls at all times. For several years, our community has relied on the Allegheny County 911 Call Center to answer requests for service; triage and prioritize these calls; and to dispatch our officers appropriately. Even if you would like to speak to an officer by phone, call 911 to initiate contact. The call taker will record your information and an officer will be contacted to return your call.Police Department
The Police Station at 3344 Churchview Avenue has a Red Box phone in front of the buildings that connects directly to the County Dispatch Center. -
To report a crime, dial 911 from your phone and advise the dispatcher 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. Please never hesitate to call 911. The Baldwin Police Department would rather be called to investigate without delay than find out after the fact that a crime has occurred and the actors are no longer on the scene.Police Department
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Be sure to review all of the instructions listed on the back portion of your copy of the traffic citation. Specific instructions are listed for how to respond to the citation. For questions, please call the District Magistrate's office at 412-714-8354 or visit the court located at:Police Department
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To have a new child car seat installed in a vehicle, or to have a current seat checked for proper self-installation, click here.
Please scroll down and highlight the NHTSA Child Car Seat Inspection Station Locator icon to help you find a child car seat inspection station nearest you. Certified technicians will inspect your child car seat, in most cases, free of charge – and show you how to correctly install and use it. This service is done by appointment only.
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Police Department
Records and reports can be obtained at the police station Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Closed holidays).
Residents: Incident Report $3 / Crash (accident) Report $10
Non-Resident / Insurance Co: Incident Report $5 / Crash Report $15
Accident Reports can also be obtained online at Crashdocs.org. (Reports are available 7-10 business days after the accident.)
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Many jobs require applicants to be cleared through federal or state background checks. As a part of these checks, applicants must have ink fingerprints processed by a police officer. The cost are as follows:
Residents: $5 (2 card maximum)
Non-residents: $10 (2 card maximum)
Subject to officer availability.
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Authorization must be obtained from the Chief of Police, and when applicable a signed and sealed Court Order. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed holidays).
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Any resident or commercial establishment located in the Borough of Baldwin who has a fire alarm system or a security system is required to register said alarm system with the Police Department, pursuant to Borough of Baldwin Ordinance Number 753. Those failing to obtain appropriate permits are subject to a penalty. The annual coverage period runs from April 1st through March 31st and renewal notification is mailed prior to the new coverage period. If you have any questions, please contact the Police Department at 412-882-9600, ext 1714.
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Police Department
Applications for block parties/special events must be submitted to the Police Department 15 days prior to the date of the event. Applications are subject to approval by the Chief of Police and President of Council. If you have any questions, please call 412-881-1300, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Anyone wishing to solicit/peddle goods and/or services door to door in the Borough of Baldwin is required to obtain a solicitation permit. Along with the application, applicants are required to submit a criminal background check that was requested within the last 30 days and provide a copy of a valid photo identification to the Police Department. (If the applicant is from out of state, a background check from their home state must be provided in addition to the PA background check.) The fee is $10/day/person. Upon Approval applicants are issued a solicitation photo identification card displaying their name, company name, and expiration date.
Residents who do not wish to have solicitors come to their door can have their address added to the "Do Not Solicit" list by calling 412-882-9600, ext 1714 and a door/window decal will be mailed to you. Residents are also encouraged to contact police (911) should anyone come to their door soliciting goods or services without a proper and valid Borough Solicitation Permit.
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From November 1st through April 1st there is no parking in Borough of Baldwin cul-de-sacs to allow Public Works Vehicles and emergency vehicles unrestricted and necessary access during inclement weather. Those not in compliance shall be issued a borough parking tag and/or state citation, and a violation may also result in the vehicle being towed.Police Department
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Police Department
To submit a Citizen Complaint or a Police Misconduct form to the Baldwin Borough Police Department:
If you would like to file a complaint or Police misconduct form, please click on the document link below.
Baldwin Borough Citizen Complaint and/or Police Misconduct Form
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Police Department
Contact the police department with your safety concerns.
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Police Department
No. You must stop at the main police station or have an officer respond to your location/residence in Baldwin Borough. Police Department hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 3 pm. The non-emergency phone number is (412)881-1300.
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No. Restrictions apply.
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Police Department
Contact the police department with the street the vehicle is parked on, the make/model of the vehicle, and how long it has been parked in that particular area.
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Police Department
Contact the police station to have your address added. A decal will be mailed for you to place on your front door.
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Police Department
1. Remain cool and calm
2. Identify yourself and have a physical form of identification
3. Cooperate and speak clearly
4. DO NOT threaten or touch the Police Officer
5. Ask to see identification or a police badge
6. Click here for additional tips and information
Parks and Recreation
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Parks and Recreation
Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement
Use the ’submit a concern’ link on the left or call the Code Enforcement office at 412-882-9600 x1715.
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If grass or weeds in the front of a property are longer than 6" the property is in violation of the Property Maintenance Code and may be notified and/or cited for the violation.Code Enforcement
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The letter will state which codes are being violated and a time frame for the property owner to repair the issue. The Code Enforcement Officer will reinspect the property at the end of that time period. If the property has been brought into compliance, no further action will be taken. If the property is still in violation, a citation will be issued.Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement
Use the Request Tracker to file all complaints. Or call the Borough Code Office at 412-882-9600 x 1715.
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Code Enforcement
The Borough Codes can be found on the Borough website at www.baldwinborough.org under the Your Government tab then Borough Ordinances.
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Code Enforcement
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Code Enforcement
Contact the Borough Code Enforcement office with your complaint and the address of property.
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Code Enforcement
A copy of a specific code can be printed off the website or you can ask for a copy from the Administration Department at the Municipal Building.
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Code Enforcement
Contact the Borough Code Enforcement office with complaint and address of property.
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Code Enforcement
Contact the Borough Code Enforcement office with complaint and address of property.
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Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement/ Zoning Officer handles: building permits, occupancy/fire inspections, Borough Codes and zoning.
Administration
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Administration
The Fee Schedules can be found on the Borough website at www.baldwinborough.org on the "Forms" page.
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Administration
Applications for employment can be found on the Baldwin Borough website at www.baldwinborough.org listed under the Forms tab. You can also get an application at the Municipal Building located at 3344 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
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Administration
The Municipal Building is located at 3344 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227.
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Administration
Building hours are Monday- Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Please call during Holidays to inquire about specific times.
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Borough Council
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Borough Council
David Depretis - Mayor
Erin Brown - Council President
Raymond "Butch" Dee - Council Vice-President
Patricia Boyer
John Egger
Marianne Conley
Paul Hayhurst
Elliot Rambo
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Borough Council
Council has both their Agenda setting Meeting and Regular Meeting at the Municipal Building. The Agenda Meeting is on the 2nd Tuesday and the Regular Meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Both meetings start at 7:00pm and they are live streamed. Click here to view recorded meetings and for live streaming access.
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Borough Council
On the Borough Website under Agendas. Council Meeting Minutes of the present month are not approved until the following month at the Regular Council Meeting (every 3rd Tuesday of the month).
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Finance
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Finance
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Finance
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Finance
Planning and Development
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Planning and Development
Building permits must be obtained for all new construction, enlargement, alteration, removal, or destruction of a building or structure. Permits are also required for installation of any general wiring or electrical devices, plumbing and gas installations, mechanical installations, and fire alarm or suppression installations.
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Planning and Development
You can find a copy of a building permit on the borough website or at the Borough building. A schedule of fees is also listed on the website and can be obtained at the building as well.
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Planning and Development
The Building/Zoning Permit applications can be found on the Borough website or at the Municipal Building at 3344 Churchview Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15227.
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Planning and Development
Animals
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Animals
Baldwin Borough is now part of the South Hills Cooperative Animal Control (SHCAC) along with Mt. Lebanon, Upper St. Clair, Castle Shannon, Dormont, Greentree, Mt. Lebanon, Scott, and Whitehall.
Residents should call 911 to report animals running at large, and to report injured or dead animals. This is the preferred method of contact by the general public. County Dispatch will in turn contact animal control. Note: they do not deal with any skunks trapped or otherwise.
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Animals
Contact the Borough Code Enforcement office with complaint and address of property.
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Animals
You can get a pet license at the Baldwin Municipal Building. Please bring a current rabies certificate and $5.00 for the tag.
You can also submit an application online and the tag will be mailed to you for $6.00.
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Buying and Selling Property
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Buying and Selling Property
Before any final paperwork is released for a property transfer (sale), everything must be fulfilled. This means that the dye test, camera test, and occupancy inspection must be completed and settled before the lien letter is generated.
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Buying and Selling Property
In order to control loading in the sanitary sewer, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) requires each local government to adopt a corrective action plan. One of the requirements of the plan is to reduce overloads to the sanitary sewer by removing rain, or storm water, from the lines. A dye test will confirm that down spouts are not connected to the sanitary system.
Library
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Library
You can find all of the library events on their website at http://baldwinborolibrary.org.
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Public Works
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Public Works
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Public Works
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Public Works
Pennsylvania American Water can be reached either by phone at 1(800) 565-7292 or online at http://www.amwater.com/paaw.
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Public Works
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Public Works
Trash Removal and Recycling
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Trash Removal and Recycling
A copy of the trash/recycling schedule can be found on the Baldwin Borough website or at the Municipal Building.
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Trash Removal and Recycling
A copy of the solid waste ordinance can be found on the Borough website at www.baldwinborough.org or at the Municipal Building.
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Trash Removal and Recycling
Waste Management.
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Trash Removal and Recycling
This service is FREE of charge to all Baldwin Borough residents with Waste Management. Please call their "At Your Door Special Collection: number: (800) 449-7587 to schedule a pick up time and date.
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Trash Removal and Recycling
You can contact Waste Management at 1-(800) 866-4460 to let them know your trash/recycling was not picked up.
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Trash Removal and Recycling
A Home Collection Program for Household Generated Special Materials including ELECTRONICS (TVs, computers, VCR's, etc.) is called "At Your Door Special Collection".
This program, offered by Waste Management free of charge can be set up three ways. Go to www.WMAtYourDoor.com, Call 1-800-449-7587 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Eastern Time or email AtYourDoor@WM.com.