NFL Requests Personal Data, Liability Waiver from Pittsburgh Police

Concerns raised over security plan for upcoming NFL Draft in the city

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:04am

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The NFL has asked Pittsburgh police officers to provide personal information and sign a liability waiver ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft in the city, leading to pushback from some officers. The request is part of the league's security planning for the event, which is scheduled to take place in just two weeks.

Why it matters

The NFL Draft is a high-profile event that requires extensive security coordination between the league and local law enforcement. The request for personal information and liability waivers from officers has raised concerns about privacy and potential legal implications for the police department.

The details

According to Chief Investigator Rick Earle, the NFL has asked Pittsburgh police officers to provide personal information and sign a liability waiver as part of the security planning for the upcoming NFL Draft in the city. Some officers have pushed back against these requests, which they see as overreaching and potentially problematic.

  • The NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in Pittsburgh in just two weeks.

The players

NFL

The National Football League, the professional American football league.

Pittsburgh Police Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for policing the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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What they’re saying

“There is a hiccup in Pittsburgh's security plan for the NFL Draft, which is only two weeks away.”

— Rick Earle, Chief Investigator

What’s next

The Pittsburgh Police Department and the NFL will need to resolve the issues around the personal information and liability waiver requests in order to ensure a smooth and secure NFL Draft event.

The takeaway

The NFL's request for personal information and liability waivers from Pittsburgh police officers highlights the complex security coordination required for high-profile sporting events, and the potential for tensions between the league and local law enforcement.