EPISODE · Dec 12, 2025 · 4 MIN
Incoming Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando is not being investigated a second time over disparaging text messages.
from Pittsburgh All Local
Incoming Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando is not being investigated a second time over disparaging text messages sent to a former officer. The profane texts, reportedly traced to Lando’s home, were sent to former Frederick officer Dan Sullivan from multiple burner phones, calling Sullivan a "loser and a joke." Lando tells me he did not harass Sullivan and says he asked to be left alone, claiming Sullivan had been harassing him. At one point, Lando says Sullivan requested GPS information for his police cruiser. In a statement sent to KDKA Radio Lando says quote "law enforcement leaders are frequently criticized for failing to hold bad cops accountable. Unfortunately, doing the right this is rarely the easy thing, and sometimes comes with negative consequences. end quote" The Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor reviewed the case and found no criminal violations.
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Incoming Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando is not being investigated a second time over disparaging text messages sent to a former officer. The profane texts, reportedly traced to Lando’s home, were sent to former Frederick officer Dan Sullivan from multiple burner phones, calling Sullivan a "loser and a joke." Lando tells me he did not harass Sullivan and says he asked to be left alone, claiming Sullivan had been harassing him. At one point, Lando says Sullivan requested GPS information for his police cruiser. In a statement sent to KDKA Radio Lando says quote "law enforcement leaders are frequently criticized for failing to hold bad cops accountable. Unfortunately, doing the right this is rarely the easy thing, and sometimes comes with negative consequences. end quote" The Maryland Office of the State Prosecutor reviewed the case and found no criminal violations.
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Incoming Pittsburgh Police Chief Jason Lando is not being investigated a second time over disparaging text messages.
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