Greater Rostraver Chamber of Commerce
606 Broad Avenue      Belle Vernon, PA  15012
Phone and Fax:  (724) 929-3329
E-Mail:  grc@dp.net

ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP POLICE

Department Information

Rostraver is a first-class township, located on the southern end of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.  Rostraver borders Allegheny, Fayette, and Washington Counties, and has an area of 36 square miles.  There are 155 miles of township-maintained roadways patrolled by the police department.  Twenty state highways run through the Township, with portions of routes like Interstate 70, State Routes 51, 201, and 906.  Highways allow for an approximate 30-45 minute drive to the cities of Pittsburgh, Uniontown, Greensburg, and Washington.  Rostraver is widely regarded as one of the fastest growing townships in western Pennsylvania, and is considered the "hub" of the Mon Valley.

Police dispatching is handled by the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety (911).  The office is located in the Township Municipal building, and is staffed Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, by the Chief of Police, Lieutenant, and Secretary, schedule permitting.  Police officers are the only personnel on duty after 4pm and on weekends.

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The department is widely respected by other police agencies for being comprised of highly qualified, proficient police officers.

Specialized Qualifications
12 Officers certified in administering the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test
12 Officers certified in administering the BAC Datamaster breath test
1 Officer trained in the maintenance of the Intoxilyzer 5000
1 Officer trained in the maintenance of the BAC Datamaster
1 Officer trained as a Composite Artist
2 Officers certified as D.A.R.E. Instructors (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
2 Officers certified as Crime Prevention Technicians
3 Officers certified as Weigh Masters
1 Officer certified as a M.C.S.A.P. Specialist (Motor Carrier Safety Administration Program)
14 Officers certified as V.A.S.C.A.R. Operators (Speed Enforcement)
12 Officers certified as E.S.P. Operators (Excessive Speed Prevention)
1 Officer certified as a K-9 Handler
2 Officers certified as Firearms Instructors
1 Officer trained in Advanced Accident Investigation
1 Officer trained as a Child-Passenger and Safety Seat Technician
14 Officers certified in the utilization of an A.E.D. (Automatic External Defibrillator)
5 Officers certified as members of the Attorney Generals Drug Task Force

Other qualifications include an officer who possesses a Masters Degree in Forensic Science, and performs the duties of a crime-scene specialist.  Several officers have been deputized by Federal Marshals, and have participated in the investigations of various of criminal organizations.  Additionally, firearms instructors have attended specialized sniper training.

Five officers currently participate in narcotics investigations with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, through the Westmoreland County Drug Task Force.

Additionally, current plans include an officer to attend and become a member of the Pennsylvania State Police Computer Crimes Task Force.

Officers routinely attend seminars and classes that provide training in various areas of law enforcement, thus benefiting the community.  Officers are required to attend mandatory update training, First Aid and CPR training, and annual firearms qualifications.

Calls for Service 

* = Year to Date (June, 2003)