Christopher Paris

A native of the Dunmore area Paris, enlisted into the state police in 1999 where he started as a Trooper assigned to Troop K, Skippack and Philadelphia. As Paris progressed through the ranks, he also served in the Bureau of Training and Education, the Department Discipline Office, Troop R Dunmore and Blooming Grove, and Department Headquarters.^[4]

After enlisting in the Pennsylvania State Police in 1999, Paris would serve as a Trooper assigned to Troop K, Skippack and Philadelphia.^[4]

Throughout his career in the department, he has served in the roles of Station and Troop Commander, Area III Commander, and Deputy Commissioner of Administration and Professional Responsibility.^[4]

On March 9, 2023, Paris was confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate as the next Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police,^[5][6] he had previously been serving as the Acting Commissioner since January 19, 2023 when he was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.^[7]

Paris was Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On July 23rd, he testified before Congress regarding the state police actions during the event.^[8]

• Paris began his career in the state police as a Trooper in 1999.^[9]
• In 2005, he was promoted to Corporal
• In 2006, he was promoted to Sergeant
• In 2010, he was promoted to Lieutenant
• In 2015, he was promoted to Captain
• In 2018, he was promoted to Major
• In 2020, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
• Paris was appointed Acting Commissioner by Governor Shapiro on January 19, 2023.

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