PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police has created the Damage Assessment Accountability Task Force just days after violent protests in East Liberty and downtown Pittsburgh.
Seventy-one businesses were damaged, goods were looted and more than a dozen officers were hurt.
The task force is made up of nine local, state, and federal agencies.
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DAAT is designed to look for protesters who attacked people and police, Pittsburgh police said.
It also wants to track down people who damaged and looted businesses, and vandalized other places.
Public safety officials have stressed that you can protest; however, disruptive, destructive and harmful behavior will not be tolerated.
In the last month, the task force has shared pictures of at least 12 people accused of sparking violence or causing damage. At least four of them have been arrested.
DAAT and public safety officials said to come forward with information if you know who any of these people are. Your help could be crucial in solving these crimes.
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