"Coffee with the Police Chief" set for Thurs. Sept. 13 at Dunkin' Donuts in South Fayette

Meet South Fayette Township Police Chief John Phoennik to share comments and ask questions. Drop in from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Dunkin' Donuts in South Fayette Township, 179 Millers Run Road at I-79. Refreshments courtesy of Dunkin' Donuts.

Police release educational publication on drug abuse

"Let's All Work to Fight Drug Abuse" is the latest special publication released by the South Fayette Township Police Department. The booklet provides education about heroin, narcotics, vaping, inhalants and other drugs in an effort to help curb ...

New electronic police citations save paper, time and money

The South Fayette Township Police Department is launching an electronic system for issuing traffic warnings and citations.

“It saves a lot of time and effort,” police Sgt. Mike Wesolek said. “It’s not a paperless system, but it saves a lot of paper.”

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South Fayette Township named second safest community in state

South Fayette Township is named the 2nd safest community in Pennsylvania, with the lowest violent crime rate in the Top Five townships. Other Allegheny County towns in the Top Ten are Whitehall and Franklin Park. Adams Township, Butler County, is #1.

South Fayette family wins dog naming contest with "Ellie"

Congratulations to the Fordeley family of the Hunting Ridge neighborhood of South Fayette for winning the police bloodhound naming contest! The dog has joined the South Fayette Township police department. Pictured: Joan, Jeff, and 6-year-old twins Sawyer,...

South Fayette Township police sergeant named School Resource Officer of the year

South Fayette Township police Sgt. Jeff Sgro is the first-ever recipient of the "PA School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year Award” from PA Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). The award was created to recognize School Resource Officers wh...

South Fayette police earn traffic safety award

The South Fayette Township Police Department has received a 2017 AAA Community Traffic Safety Silver Award, which recognizes efforts to reduce the number of motor vehicle injuries and fatalities by conducting educational programs and promotional campaigns...

Police chief discusses community policing

South Fayette Township Police Chief John Phoennik's latest blog post talks about modern challenges in policing and the importance of community-oriented policing.

Police department inspects child car seat installation

The South Fayette Township Police Department now offers inspections of child car seat installations by an officer who has been trained and certified in child passenger safety. Citizens first should install the car seat in their vehicle, and then the offic...

Police chief encourages clear display of street numbers on homes and businesses

In his latest blog post, Police Chief John Phoennik explains how street address numbers should be clearly displayed on homes and businesses to ensure swift emergency response. Click on the Chief’s Corner blog link for details.

Car signs alert police to passengers with autism

The South Fayette Township Police Department is offering car magnets and decals indicating that a person with autism is aboard. The signs alert first responders such as police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians that a vehicle’s occup...

Police chief explains law on abandoned vehicles

In his latest blog, Police Chief John Phoennik explains what happens when an abandoned vehicle, without current registration or insurance, is reported to the South Fayette Township Police Department.

International police chiefs group features South Fayette police blog on opioid abuse

The International Association of Chiefs of Police website has featured a blog post about opioid abuse by South Fayette Township police Chief John Phoennik. Read "South Fayette police take steps to address opioid epidemic" on the IACP website.

South Fayette police chief explains community policing in blog post

South Fayette Township Police Chief discusses the benefits of community policing in his Chief's Corner blog.

South Fayette police distribute community outreach publication

The South Fayette Township Police Department has distributed a free Community Outreach Publication with information about police programs, local resources and public safety. Print copies are available at a variety of local businesses and at the South Faye...

Police chief explains how South Fayette is addressing the opioid epidemic

In his blog, Police Chief John Phoennik talks about the opioid epidemic and how South Fayette has taken steps to address the issue with education, prevention and emergency response resources.

Police teddy bear collection successfully ends

The South Fayette Township Police Department's Project Teddy Bear collection has successfully ended, thanks to the community donating about 1,000 stuffed animal toys.

Officers carry the teddy bears in their patrol vehicles to give to children in need o...Read on...

Youth cheerleaders donate teddy bears to police project

The South Fayette Township Cheerleaders' second-grade squad has donated stuffed animals to the police department's Project Teddy Bear drive.

South Fayette Township police are periodically collecting stuffed animals to keep in the patrol vehicles. Offic...Read on...

Police spouses show support for officers

South Fayette Township police spouses surprised officers with photos that send a message of solidarity and support for their public safety work in the community. The women participated in a photo shoot, thanks to the donated time and talent of Debbie Prid...Read on...

Retiring police officers honored

The South Fayette Township Board of Commissioners and Police Chief John Phoennik on Dec. 9 recognized two police officers who will retire at the end of 2015. Patrolman Joseph Staniszewski served more than 37 years with the South Fayette police, and Lt. Ro...Read on...

Police officers recognized for response during standoff

South Fayette Township police officers Collin Griffith, Bryan Monyak and Chuck Handerhan have been honored for their response to a July situation involving a barricaded suspect.

Police Chief John Phoennik and the Board of Commissioners recognized the o...Read on...