Cranberry Township Police Officer Ed Steinmetz and Pittsburgh Police Officer Kevin Merkel were recognized during Thursday’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Steinmetz and Merkel were given certificates noting a Commendation for Valor honoring their actions during an incident on July 2, 2024. The duo – along with Merkel’s K-9 partner – showcased, “remarkable courage” that was, “instrumental in bringing a life-threatening situation to a resolution without further loss of life or injury, sparing the Cranberry Township Community from further danger.”