Erie County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Bob Merski was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, November 25, 1951 and has been a lifelong resident of Erie County.

Education:

Graduate of Tech Memorial: Class of 1970
Deputy Sheriffs' Training Academy: 1985
National Sheriffs' Institute: 2000
Certified Act 120
Vehicle Code and numerous other law enforcement training courses.

Law Enforcement Career:

Elected Sheriff of Erie County in 1997.
Prior to becoming Sheriff, served 16 years as a deputy sheriff - 10 years civil division and courtroom security, 6 years in the criminal warrant division.

Sheriff Merski is married to Carrie Amendola Merski and is the father of 7 children. He is a lifelong member of Holy Family Church.