Robert Evanchick Explained

Robert Evanchick
Order:22nd Commissioner of the
Office:Pennsylvania State Police
Term Start:Acting: March 24, 2018 – June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019
Term End:January 19, 2023
Governor:Tom Wolf
Predecessor:Tyree Blocker
Successor:Christopher Paris
Birth Date:21 July 1957
Birth Place:Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Profession:Law enforcement

Robert Evanchick (born 21 July 1957) is an American law enforcement officer and former Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police.[1]

Law enforcement career

Early career

A native of the Wilkes-Barre area, Evanchick was hired and served in the Wilkes Barre Police Department starting in 1979. He was a patrol officer for the department and after two years left for the state police.

Pennsylvania State Police

Evanchick joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 1981.Web site: Acting State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick (at right) discussed the governor's latest plan for sustainable funding for the state police with the House Appropriations Committee on ... . 25 February 2019 . 23 April 2019.

On June 4, 2019, Evanchick was confirmed by the Pennsylvania State Senate as the next Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, he had previously served as the Acting Commissioner since March 24, 2018 when he was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.[2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Evanchick, Acting State Police Commissioner . psp.pa.gov . 23 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Gov. Tom Wolf has named a new Pennsylvania State Police commissioner . Morning Call . 22 March 2018 . 23 April 2019.