11 Investigates has learned exclusive new information about the controversial Pittsburgh motorcycle unit.
The unit came under fire after the Chief said he and his command staff had no idea they were at the Trump rally where shots were fired, killing one man and wounding the former President and two others.
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The Chief told 11 Investigates he was unaware they were at the rally until he heard news reports that some of his officers suffered minor injuries during the shooting when they ran into the crowd and helped to rescue some of the wounded.
The Chief said the unit did not follow the proper procedures and was not authorized to escort the former President. He said they would have been allowed if they had followed protocol.
Pittsburgh motorcycle officers, along with other departments around the area and the Pennsylvania State Police, routinely provide escorts for politicians and other dignitaries when requested by law enforcement agencies.