Officer David Gross of Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services has passed away suddenly. Reports say he died on Monday April 29, 2024. The Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services as well as family, friends and acquaintances mourns his tragic death. He was announced dead through a social media publication by KUPSPS.
Career with KUPSPS
2019 marked the beginning of Officer Gross’s tenure at Kutztown University. As the NRA MPOETC Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, and MPOETC Defensive Tactics Instructor for the department, he was responsible for their training. In addition to being a dedicated law enforcement worker, he was also a respected part of the Kutztown University community. In addition, Officer Gross was a proud former officer from the South Whitehall Township Police Department, where he had served the residents of South Whitehall Township for thirty years over the course of his career.
Since I was working at the South Whitehall Police Department. A member of the Lehigh County Emergency Response Team, Officer Gross served as a Field Training Officer for the department, as well as an instructor of defensive tactics. Officer Gross was a committed family man who always put his family first. He had a devoted relationship with his wife, Cheryl Gross, and was a doting father to his children, Justin and Courtney. Sincere condolences are extended to the Gross family by the Kutztown University Public Safety and Police Services in light of their recent loss.
Arrangements for the funeral and the service will be made in Due Time. Obituary will will released soon. For now, the public urged to keep the family of DavidĀ in their thoughts and prayers, also offering any support they can as they navigate through this difficult time of grief. Condolences pour in following the news of his Officer David Gross’ death – Read:
“I am saddened by the loss of a coworker, and most importantly a friend. David was a great police officer and loved KU. May his family find comfort in this difficult time.”
“KU has lost a good one. He will be missed…. such tough news today”