Greetings,

Welcome and thank you for visiting our site.  The Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department is excited to offer community members and visitors access to a cross-platform venue to share information.  One of our main goals is ensuring we continually engage our community positively and be transparent in our actions. It is with this in mind that our CRIMEWATCH page helps achieve this goal.

Effective April 1, 2024, Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department began policing operations. As we continue to build our organization from the ground up, we strive to provide the highest quality of professional police services. We are determined to reduce the incidence of crime and the fear of crime while partnering with community members to provide a quality of life unmatched anywhere else.

I am personally honored that this Police Commission and Community has allowed me the privilege to serve as its inaugural Chief of Police and has welcomed me with full embrace. I am excited to become a part of the fabric that is the Mon Valley.

Respectfully,

Derrick Turner, Chief of Police

Chief's Bio

Chief Turner is a law enforcement executive with nearly two decades of progressive leadership experience in municipal, regional, and aviation policing environments. As Chief of Police for the Eastern Regional Mon Valley Police Department he leads a regionalized agency providing police services to East Pittsburgh, Rankin, Braddock, and North Braddock. In this role, Chief Turner oversees all aspects of departmental operations, including strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, accreditation, and community engagement. He played a central role in the formation and successful launch of the regional department, helping to establish a modern, collaborative model of policing focused on efficiency, accountability, and public trust.

Prior to his current position, Chief Turner served as Chief of Police for an international airport. There, he led a multi-facility law enforcement agency responsible for the safety and security of major aviation infrastructure, including commercial airports and industrial aviation properties. His leadership emphasized federal regulatory compliance, interagency coordination, and organizational development. His accomplishments  included implementing the agency’s first comprehensive policy framework, strengthened partnerships with federal and local stakeholders, and advanced a culture of professionalism and transparency.

Chief Turner's previous experience includes key leadership roles in both Special Operations and Patrol Operations. As a command-level officer, he directed complex, multi-jurisdictional operations, supervised specialized units, and collaborated closely with federal partners and local partners including the FBI, TSA, and DEA. His work included oversight of critical security operations at one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs. Additionally, Chief Turner served with the largest fully integrated public safety agency in the United States. Over the course of his tenure, he held roles as a Public Safety Officer, Investigator, and Sergeant, gaining extensive experience in law enforcement, fire services, and emergency medical response. He led complex criminal investigations, supervised multi-disciplinary teams, and served as incident commander during critical emergency situations.

Chief Turner holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command and Executive Management Program; FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association; Grand Rapids Police Leadership Institute as well as multiple other programs.

Chief Turner is recognized for his commitment to organizational excellence, collaborative leadership, and the advancement of modern policing practices.