Chief's Welcome

I am excited to join the Ross Township Police as the new Chief. After graduating from Pittsburgh's academy in 2000, I worked my way through the ranks in various roles in patrol, investigations, and administration. I am a state-certified instructor and have served on committees developing statewide training for Pennsylvania police officers. As a member of Pittsburgh's Procedural Justice Unit, I helped develop and continue to deliver procedural justice and implicit bias training to both officers and members of the community. I graduated from the FBI National Academy and I completed a Master of Science in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego in May 2022. Deputy Chief Brian Kohlhepp and I are beginning our tenure at an exciting time. Ross Police kicks off our second hundred years with plans for new hires and to promote new sergeants. We will be working with officers and our community to increase our ability to serve the Ross community with professionalism, dedication, and pride.

Chief Cristyn Zett

Chief Zett

Ross Township Police Department:  Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Ross Township Police Department to provide the utmost in professional law enforcement service to the community for which is serves.

To accomplish this mission, every officer of this department must share, not only in the desire to attain the mission, but more so in efforts to accomplish it.

This mission is based on high ethical and professional standards. It includes preserving the peace, conflict management, and enforcement of criminal laws by officers who are committed to the rule of law. It includes being both responsive and responsible to the public we serve.

Chief's Mission-Vision-Values

Mission:  Create an Environment of Accountability

Vision:  Professional Work Ethic, Integrity, Safety for The Residents, Workers. and Visitors of our Community

Values:  Passion for Service