by Alex Lloyd Gross
Col. Christopher Paris, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, will retire early next month. He will transition to a role with the FBI. His career with the Pennsylvania State Police began in 1999, and he rose steadily through the ranks, working near Philadelphia and eventually serving as commander of the Blooming Grove barracks.
Paris was appointed commissioner in January 2023 and sailed through Senate confirmation with ease.
Governor Josh Shapiro said, “Colonel Paris has overseen some of the most difficult investigations, cases, manhunts, and events — and his leadership has helped ensure the Pennsylvania State Police remains the finest law enforcement agency in the nation. I am grateful for his service.”
Lt. Col. George Bivins will be named acting commissioner on December 31, 2025. Paris’s last day will be January 2.2026.