Awards

FBI National Academy

The following current and past officers of the South Fayette Township Police Department have graduated from the FBI National Academy, a prestigious law enforcement leadership program:

  • John Leininger
  • John Phoennik
  • Robert Kurta
  • Louis Volle
  • Ted Villani
  • John Mackey

Community Relations

International MarCom Awards

2019 - Gold Award: Blog, Chief's Corner

Traffic Safety

AAA East Central Community Traffic Safety Award

This award recognizes efforts to reduce motor vehicle injuries and fatalities by conducting educational programs and promotional campaigns that encourage safe driving.

  • 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 - Platinum
  • Not held in 2020, 2021
  • 2019, 2018 - Gold
  • 2017 - Silver

School Resource Officer

Friend of Education Award

Pennsylvania State Education Association

  • 2018 - Sergeant Jeff Sgro

Pennsylvania School Resource Officer of the Year

Pennsylvania Students Against Destructive Decisions

  • 2017 - Sergeant Jeff Sgro
  • The award recognizes School Resources Officers who serve as positive role models and show a genuine commitment to students, schools and communities.

Model SRO Agency Award

National Association of School Resource Officers

  • 2016 - Sergeant Jeff Sgro & South Fayette Township Police Department

Safety Rankings

Top Safe Community

National Council for Home Safety and Security

  • 2018 - Second Safest Community in Pennsylvania
  • South Fayette is recognized as having the lowest violent crime rate in the Top 5 townships.