Earl Buford (1941/1942 – July 25, 2023) was an American police officer. A longtime leader in the Pittsburgh Police, he served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from June 15, 1992 until December 29, 1995.[1][2]

Earl Buford
Born1941/1942
Died (aged 81)
Police career
DepartmentPittsburgh Police
Service years–1995 (Pittsburgh Police)
Rank - Chief June 15, 1992 – December 29, 1995

In August 1989, he was promoted to Assistant Chief overseeing the drug and vice sections.[3]

Buford died on July 25, 2023, at the age of 81.[4]

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  1. ^ "Reading Eagle - Google News Archive Search". News.google.com. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2011-08-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "The Pittsburgh Press - Google News Archive Search". News.google.com. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Former Pittsburgh Police Chief Earl Buford Jr. dies at age 81". CBS News. 31 July 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2023.

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Legal offices
Preceded by Pittsburgh Police Chief
1992–1995
Succeeded by