(File Photo of a Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Badge)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Aliquippa, PA) Aliquippa Police Chief John Lane released a statement responding to questions from residents about an increased Pennsylvania State Police presence in the city. 

According to the Aliquippa Police Department, local officials have worked with state police in recent months and requested additional assistance in addressing violent crime and other serious offenses. 

Police said the increased patrols are intended to provide additional law enforcement visibility, traffic enforcement and emergency response capabilities throughout the city. 

The department handles more than 1,400 calls for service each month. Officials said assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police allows for greater patrol coverage while local officers respond to calls, conduct investigations and focus on areas experiencing higher levels of criminal activity. 

The Pennsylvania State Police have statewide jurisdiction and are authorized to patrol and enforce laws in municipalities across the Commonwealth. 

Aliquippa police officials said the partnership is intended to enhance public safety and improve service to residents.