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Allegheny County Police Department

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The Allegheny County Police Department is a law enforcement agency in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The department provides law enforcement services to County property, including the Pittsburgh International Airport, the Allegheny County Airport, and various parks, as well as contract services to the borough of Wilmerding. It also provides assistance to all municipal law enforcement agencies, and generally investigates all serious crimes, such as homicide, except in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Allegheny County Police Department
North Lexington Avenue, Pittsburgh

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North Lexington Avenue 400
15208 Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, United States
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