IN Ross Township Fall 2016 | Page 56

Ross Township Fire Police Work With Ross Police to Keep You Safe Continued Beyond manual traffic control, the Fire Police maintain a fleet of generators they use to power traffic signals during electrical outages. Even during a large scale loss of power caused by a natural or manmade disaster, use of the Fire Police Generators make it possible for traffic control signals to function in the major arteries of our community until the utilities are restored. Equipment and Manpower Coming Together The combination of both dedicated personnel and critical equipment enable the Ross Police and Fire Police to serve the community effectively in any major incident. Take for instance the late afternoon of February 14, 2016. Following a multi-car collision spanning nearly a half mile of McKnight Road, Ross Police needed the critical section from Siebert Road to Babcock Boulevard closed during the busy evening rush hour. Fire police rapidly went into action, staging personnel at all key locations and managing traffic while officers from the Ross Township Police Department’s Patrol, Traffic, Detective, and Forensic Divisions conducted the investigation and accident reconstruction. When damage to a utility pole caused by the accident required power to be shut off, the Fire Police were able to utilize generators to keep traffic signals up and running in the impacted area. R O SS TOWN SH IP NE WS oss Township To Learn More If you are interested in more information about the Ross Township Fire Police please visit their website at www.rossfirepolice.org or contact your local Ross Township Fire Company. Ross Police Welcome New Officers On May 2, 2016, the Ross Township Board of Commissioners voted to hire two new officers to the Department. This hiring brings the Department to a full complement of 43 Officers. Officer Michael Daley Officer Daley, 23, is a 2011 graduate of North Hills High School and lifelong Ross resident. Daley holds an associate degree in criminal justice from the Community College of Allegheny County and is a USMC Reservist, serving at MP Bravo Company in North Versailles. Daley previously interned with the Ross Township Police Department during his collegiate studies. He attended the Allegheny County Police Training Academy. Daley previously worked for the Frazer Township and Brackenridge Borough Police Departments. He has a number of family members working in law enforcement and describes being a Ross Township Police Officer as the job he has wanted all his life. When he’s not working, he enjoys boating, jet skiing, motorcycles, and fitness. Officer Timothy Wach Officer Wach, 38, is a 1995 graduate of Perry Traditional Academy. Wach attended the Community College of Allegheny County and holds an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences. After a brief career in retail here in Ross Township, Wach attended the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. In 2005, he began working as a police officer for the City of Pittsburgh. During his tenure there, in addition to patrol, Wach worked in plainclothes, narcotics suppression, sexual assault investigations, and served as a field training officer. He is a second generation police officer whose father inspired him to work in law enforcement. After work he enjoys playing golf, watching sports, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends. Ross Township Fire Police. Chief Ley (Center) with Officer Daley (Left) and Officer Wach (Right). 54 Ross Township