Longtime Frazer police Chief Terry Kuhns has died.
He was hired as chief in 2013 and was also a Westmoreland County detective and worked for police departments in Cranberry, Fox Chapel, New Kensington and Tarentum.
Circumstances surrounding Kuhns’ death were not immediately available.
Several townships, including Harrison, posted their condolences on social media:
The Harrison Township Police Department wants to offer our condolences to the family of Chief Terry Kuhns, the Frazer Township Police Department, and to the countless people who he has impacted. Chief Kuhns was a dedicated Police Chief, public servant, mentor, and friend to all who he crossed paths with. Dozens of officers started their careers in Frazer Township under the strong mentorship, clear guidance, and strong community focus of Chief Kuhns. He built the foundation for the careers of each and every officer that he mentored which will stand as long as they work the streets. As we process the loss of Chief Kuhns while supporting his family and Frazer Township, know that his legacy lives on in all of those that he mentored and the impact will forever be felt by the communities that they serve.