Christopher Paris

Christopher Paris
27th Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police
In office
March 9, 2023 – January 2, 2026
Acting: January 19, 2023 – March 9, 2023
GovernorJosh Shapiro
Preceded byRobert Evanchick
Personal details
Born
EducationUniversity of Scranton
Temple University Beasley School of Law (JD)
ProfessionLaw enforcement

Christopher L. Paris is an American law enforcement officer and former Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police. He was the 23rd state police commissioner and the 27th individual to lead the force. He retired from the State Police to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation on January 2, 2026.