and Fentanyl overdoses has prompted more aggressive
enforcement towards the suppliers of narcotics to
overdose victims.
Murrysville Police detectives have conducted many
drug investigations during the reported period and
have made many arrests. Included in those are arrests
for Delivery of Drugs Resulting in Death.
During the reported period many arrests have
been made by Murrysville officers during their shifts
that have resulted in successful prosecutions or plea
agreements. They are too numerous to mention but
reflect the accomplishments realized by the training
received.
A significant amount of the positive public
perception toward the police is due to the visibility
and active enforcement of traffic laws. During the
reported years, the Murrysville police patrol officers
have conducted traffic enforcement and commercial
vehicle inspections. We believe a significant impact
has occurred due to the presence and enforcement of
vehicular traffic within the Municipality. The significant
number of civilian contacts on the highways with very
few complaints exemplifies our professionalism and
commitment to make our community safe.
In order to keep abreast of trends and threats, three
of our officers have been trained in CRASE (Civilian
Response to Active Shooter Events). Officers have
trained several hundred community members to date
on CRASE techniques.
A significant accomplishment has been the
maintenance of the Accreditation process during the
reported period. On March 25, 2006, the Murrysville
Police Department became an Accredited Law
Enforcement Agency as outlined by the Pennsylvania
Chiefs of Police Association under the Pennsylvania Law
Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC). The
adherence to and guidance of standards and policies
exemplifies the professionalism and competence of the
members of the Murrysville Police Department.
In order to fulfill the command staff’s obligation
under our “Training and Career Development” policy,
we have partnered with two premier law enforcement
training companies that offer online training courses to
our officers at minimum costs. The Response Training
Network and Police One Academy have allowed us
to offer all of our staff professional law enforcement
training of the highest quality.
Since 2010, the following accomplishments have
been achieved fulfilling our commitment to the
Murrysville community that their police department is
progressive, competent and professional.
n The Department launched Nixle, a community
notification system. The purpose of the system is to
disseminate information in rapid fashion to residents,
merchants and community members, in regard to
crime alerts and issues, advisories and community
information.
n Command staff, in conjunction with the Franklin
Regional School District, participated in tabletop
exercise conducted by the Westmoreland County
first Murrysville Officer to attend this prestigious
training.
n Officers Sadlowe and Mastorovich were honored
by Chief Seefeld and presented with “Medals of
Valor” for their actions in saving lives and stopping
an armed suspect during an attempted robbery at
Marathon Gas on Route 22.
n Preemption emitters were installed in the police
vehicles to enable and assist officers through an
intersection while responding to an emergency call.
n Chief Seefeld was appointed to the Indiana
University of Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Training
Center Steering Committee.
n Administrative Assistant Jen Smith received
Notary training.
n Officers received yearly training as required
through MPOETC.
n CRASE instructors provided several training
sessions to municipal administrative staff,
emergency responders, school officials, community
business workers, churches and other community
stakeholders.
n Sgt. Kettren presented several public sessions on
the duties and functions of the K-9 Unit.
n Crime Prevention Officers held several training
sessions with the public to discuss crime, prevention
tips, and other matters of importance.
n The Department received several AAA Award over
the years for community traffic safety initiatives and
enforcement.
n The Department continued participation in
several traffic enforcement initiatives: Commercial
Vehicle Inspections (MCSAP), Buckle Up PA,
Aggressive Driving, Traffic Safety Interdiction and
DUI Details.
n Chief Seefeld provided a presentation at the
PA State Association of Borough’s Conference on
“Violence in our Communities” and the Franklin
Regional High School Stabbings.
n Members of the Department participate yearly in
the “Strengthening the Thin Blue Line” Ceremony at
the Murrysville Alliance Church.
n Officers participated in “Cops on Rooftops” to
raise donations for Special Olympics.
n MPD Officers participated in the Law Enforcement
Torch Run for Special Olympics.
The Murrysville Police Department continues
each day to foster positive relationships with
residents, merchants, school staff and students.
Our mission is to provide the best possible police
services to the community through the dedicated
work of our highly trained and professional police
officers. Providing the officers with the most
advanced equipment and technology enhances
police operations and, in turn, helps us to do a more
proficient job. Because of our efforts, Murrysville
remains a safe community and a great community
to live, work and play.
MURRYSVILLE
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