John T. Bey has been appointed as the next chief of the Lancaster Police Bureau. After weighing community input, a national search, an extensive interview process, and witnessing his service as interim chief over the past seven months, Bey was appointed to his new role effective immediately.
Bey spent 25 years with the Pennsylvania State Police, retiring as captain, director of Training Division. During his career he also served as director of Heritage Affairs and Recruitment and Special Services, and emergency planning liaison officer to the PA Emergency Management Association. Bey has overseen patrol and investigative divisions. Additionally, in November 2020, he retired as first master sergeant, superintendent of financial services for the U.S. Air Force Reserves and PA Air National Guard managing a budget of more than $300 million.
The Lancaster City Bureau of Police is the largest police department in Lancaster County, with 139 sworn officers.
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