The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office’s Awards and Commendations Program was instituted to provide official recognition to agency members who have distinguished themselves by outstanding performance or extraordinary achievement while furthering the cause of law enforcement.
Featured employees are distinguished for their actions, exceeding the call of duty, to apprehend dangerous fugitives and criminals, protect human life and property and maintain order and peace in the face of threatening events.
The Sheriff’s Office greatly values the efforts of these employees, who have demonstrated great commitment, fortitude and ingenuity in the implementation of their duties and serve our community with excellence.
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| Deputy Anthony Yauch |
| Very positive contribution to the general operations of the Sheriff’s Office’s Courts Division, most especially in the Family Court section. |
| Letter of Recognition |
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| Deputy Kyle Klein |
| Exemplary performance in location of fugitive fleeing the Allegheny County Courthouse on November 9, 2021. |
| Certificate of Commendation |
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| Deputy Shane Brunner |
Exemplary performance in location of fugitive fleeing the Allegheny County Courthouse on November 9, 2021.
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| Certificate of Commendation |
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| Deputy Sean Green |
| Acknowledgement of efforts of October 22, 2021, leading to the arrest of Timothy McPeak for aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. |
| Letter of Recognition |
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| Deputy Steven Costello |
Exemplary performance of August 12, 2021, responding to radio dispatch, issued by the Pittsburgh Police Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), concerning a shooting at Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Seventh Street in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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| Certificate of Commendation |
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| Deputy Jason Blank |
Exemplary performance of July 16, 2021, responding to radio dispatch regarding a confirmed stolen U-Haul truck last identified traveling to the South Side area of Pittsburgh.
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| Certificate of Commendation |
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| Sergeant Neil Hall |
Exemplary work leading to the apprehension of Bryant Rather, wanted on three active warrants and for violations of the Uniform Firearms Act.
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| Certificate of Commendation |
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| Deputy Tenisha Pettus |
Exemplary performance of April 6, 2021, responding to a violent domestic assault near the intersection of Allegheny Avenue and Reedsdale Street in Pittsburgh.
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| Certificate of Commendation |
