Randy Cox, Chief of Police
- Started law enforcement in September 1977
- Started with Somerset SPD on August 9, 2004
- Graduate of IUP Regional Police Academy
- AA and BA in Criminology
- Graduate of FBI National Academy, 204th Session
- MPOETC Cadet and In-service Police Academy Instructor
- Adjunct Instructor, Penn State – Fayette,
- Assessor, Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission
- Member Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Legislative Committee
- Member, Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Model Policy Team
- President, Somerset County Chiefs of Police Association
Mayor William Meyer
- Assumed Office in 1998
- Resident of Somerset for the past 42 years
- Retired co-owner of Findley’s Pharmacy
- Graduate of Duquesne University
Stephen C. Borosky, Officer In Charge – Administration
- Started in law enforcement with the SPD in 1995
- Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- 1999 recipient of the Governor's Highway Safety Award.
- PMOT Certified Motorcycle Officer
- Certified Field Training Officer
- PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
- IPMBA certified Bicycle Patrol Officer
- Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer (2000-2003)
- Voice Stress Analysis(VSA),Certified Examiner
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
- SPD Technology Coordinator
- Member of SPD Accreditation Team
Phillip Staib, Officer In Charge - Patrol
- 25+ years in law enforcement
- Started with Somerset PD in May1998
- Graduate of IUP Regional Police Academy
- Firearms Instructor, SPD Range Master
- Coordinator/Instructor, Somerset Citizen Police Academy
- Member of SPD Accreditation Team
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
Richard Appel, Officer In Charge – Criminal Investigations
- Started law enforcement in July of 1998
- Started with Somerset PD on January 2000
- Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Specialized narcotics training, including drug interdiction
- Certified Crime Scene Technician
- Member of SPD Accreditation Team
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
Ruth Beckner, Criminal Investigator
- Started law enforcement in July of 1993
- Started with Somerset PD on May 11, 1998.
- Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- D.A.R.E. Officer
- Bicycle Officer
- Criminal Investigator since 1999 with emphasis in sex and child victim crimes
Angelo J. Cancelliere, Criminal Investigator
- Started law enforcement in March of 1980
- Started with Somerset PD on December 8, 2003
- Graduate of PSP Southwest Training Center
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
David L. Deist, Police Officer, Traffic Officer
- Started with Somerset PD in October 1987
- Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Coordinator of SPD Traffic Unit
- Awarded a certificate of commendation and a commendation bar from the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Program for his work in traffic safety
Aaron M. Folton, Police Officer
- Start law enforcement in July 2000
- Started with Somerset PD on February 25, 2002
- IUP Regional Police Academy
- TASER Instructor
- OC Instructor
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
- IPMBA Certified Bicycle Patrol Officer
Brian Harbart, Police Officer, K-9 Handler
- Began law enforcement in August 1997
- Started with Somerset PD on July 19, 1999
- Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Instructor, Somerset Citizen Police Academy
- NAPWDA Certified Police Canine Handler
Arny
- Native of Czeck Rebublic
- Started with Somerset PD November 30, 2005
- Nationally certified in Patrol and Drug Detection through the North American Police Work Dog Association
Charles T. Santa, Community Services Officer
- Started law enforcement in March 1980
- Started with Somerset PD on March 25, 2003
- Graduate of PSP Southwest Training Center
- Firearms Instructor
- D.A.R.E. Officer
- Nationally certified School Resource Officer
- SPD/Somerset Area School District School Resource Officer
- Crisis Intervention Team(CIT) Officer
- IPMBA Certified Bicycle Patrol Officer
Joseph Levay
- IUP Regional Police Academy
- He became a police officer in January 2006
- Started with Somerset PD in August 2006
- SPD Traffic Unit
- PMOT Certified Motorcycle Officer
- IPMBA Certified Bicycle Patrol Officer
Eric Grus
- 2006 Grad from IUP Police Academy
- Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
- Motorcycle Officer
- Started with Somerset PD in February 2007
- SPD Traffic Unit
- PMOT Certified Motorcycle Officer
Brian Connors
- Graduated from WCCC Police Academy in 2006
- Started law enforcement in November 2006
- Started with Somerset PD in May 2007
- First Aid/CPR Instructor
Scott Zelek
- 2002 Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Started Law Enforcement in November 2003
- Started with Somerset PD in September 2007
- SPD Traffic Unit
Jason Ponczek
- Aug 02 Associates of Arts from IUP
- 2003 Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Started Law Enforcement November2003
- Started with Somerset PD in April 2008
Christopher Pile
- 2008 Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Started in Law Enforcement in July 2008 with Somerset PD
- SPD Traffic Unit
Jeremy Holderbaum
- 2008 Graduate of Johnstown Regional Police Academy
- Started in Law Enforcement in July 2008 with Somerset PD
- SPD Traffic Unit
Becky St. Clair
- Somerset Police Department Secretary
- Started with Somerset PD in November 1986
Kristy Stephens
- Somerset Police Department Secretary
- Started with Somerset PD in May 2009
Cheryl Lohr
- Somerset Police Department Secretary
- Started with Somerset PD in May 2009
Bonnie Connor - Parking Bureau
- Started with Somerset PD in September of 1985
Posted 12-11-09
