Steelers, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to Partner on Community Relations Trailer
The Pittsburgh Steelers presented Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Chief Scott Schubert with a check for the purchase of a Community Relations Trailer.
Steelers’ All-Pro Center Maurkice Pouncey and others from the Steelers organization were at the grand opening of the Northview Heights Public Safety Center on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to personally hand Chief Schubert a check to purchase the trailer, which will be used at events around the city starting in the spring.
“Being able to work with Maurkice and other Steelers players and our officers and give back to the community is a special thing for us,” Chief Schubert said. “The fact the players and the organization give back to the community is awesome. It’s what Pittsburgh is about.”
The vision for a Community Relations Trailer came about in October, 2017, when Chief Schubert first discussed the idea of partnering with the Steelers to establish a vehicle that could attend community events, provide entertainment and education for residents, and even be used for recruitment purposes.
The Steelers shared Chief Schubert’s vision and PBP officials were put in contact with Ready-2-Roll trailers of Peachtree, Georgia. Together, they designed a proposal for the trailer.
Features of the double-axle trailer, which will be 8 feet wide, 17 feet long and 7 feet tall, include:
Propane grill, sound system, stereo system, video game systems, coolers, recliners, generator, storage space for games, handouts and food, flag pole holder, 13-foot awning, TV mount and 55-inch TV screen, exterior lights, and a black aluminum exterior.
The exterior will be wrapped with a banner featuring images of the Steelers and Pittsburgh Police.
The project is expected to cost $25,370.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is grateful for our partnership and continued engagement with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That partnership includes the Steelers giving tickets to dozens of local children to attend games with police officers, players helping feed hungry families on Thanksgiving, and players going on ride-alongs with police to gain a better understanding of our communities.
The Community Relations Trailer will symbolize our ongoing partnership. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police thanks the entire Steelers organization for their commitment to the City of Pittsburgh and its residents.
