Greensburg Cadaver Detection Unit

Greensburg Cadaver Detection Unit We are available to law enforcement for human remains canine searches and training. John A. He has over 18 years of death investigation experience.

Ackerman, has been involved in search work and K-9 training since 1990. He is a retired deputy coroner and was the cadaver detection dog handler with the Westmoreland County Coroner’s Office in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. John is a registered medicolegal death investigator with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators. Additionally, John is an Instructor, Certification Official, member

of the board of regents, and certified cadaver detection dog handler with Law Enforcement Training Specialists, Inc. John is a police officer with Southwest Greensburg Police Department, and a certified Fire Fighter I with Greensburg Fire Department. John served as a cadaver detection dog handler with an elite military unit in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He is a consultant to law enforcement agencies and continues to participate in training and searches nationwide and in Canada.

04/05/2026
Today is Vietnam War Veterans Day. Thank you all for your service!
03/29/2026

Today is Vietnam War Veterans Day. Thank you all for your service!

Thank to all of our veterans! ❤️
11/11/2025

Thank to all of our veterans! ❤️

10/28/2025
10/15/2025

‼️UPDATE: Halloween Parade Location Change‼️

New starting point this year!

Parade will start and end at the fire station.

Friday, October 31
Registration 5:00. Parade 5:30

Hot dogs and prizes after parade.

09/08/2025

*****FOUND*****
Helen was found this morning at approximately 9:40 AM. She was transported by ambulance for evaluation at a local hospital.

🚨 MISSING PERSON – PLEASE HELP 🚨

Scott Township Police are asking for your help in finding Helen Elyanoff, age 86. Helen is in the early stages of dementia, and her family and our community are very concerned for her safety.

She was last seen driving a 2015 black Nissan Sentra with PA plate MWY9970.

👩 Description:
• 5’5” tall
• About 120 lbs
• Reddish-gray hair

Please keep an eye out for Helen or her vehicle. If you see her, call 911 right away—do not try to stop her yourself.

👉 A simple share of this post could help bring Helen home safely. Thank you for looking out for her! 💙

08/11/2025

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Greensburg, PA
15601

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+17246404248

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