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

Robert Evanchick
22nd Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police
In office
Acting: March 24, 2018 – June 4, 2019
June 4, 2019 – January 19, 2023
GovernorTom Wolf
Preceded byTyree Blocker
Succeeded byChristopher Paris
Personal details
Born (1957-07-21) July 21, 1957 (age 67)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
ProfessionLaw enforcement

Law enforcement career

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Early career

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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

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Evanchick joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 1981.[2]

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.[3]

See also

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References

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