Lancaster City Bureau of Police is a medium-sized city police force in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Lancaster City Bureau of Police
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Agency overview
Formed1865; 159 years ago (1865)
Employees193
Jurisdictional structure
Size7.35 sq mi (19.03 km2)
Population58,039
Operational structure
Overseen byDepartment of Public Safety
Headquarters39 West Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
officers145
civilians48
Elected officer responsible
  • Danene Sorace[1], Mayor
Agency executive
  • Richard L. Mendez, Chief of Police
Website
https://police.cityoflancasterpa.gov/

History

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Lancaster City Bureau of Police traces its history back to 1865.

Appointed in July 2022, the police chief, a graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, is the first Latino to serve in the position.[2][3][4]

Rank structure

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Lancaster City Bureau of Police rank structure
Title Insignia
Chief of Police
 
Deputy Chief of Police
 
Captain
 
Lieutenant
 
Sergeant
 
Detective
Officer

See also

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