Two high-ranking Pennsylvania State Police officers who oversaw operations of Troop P have filed a civil lawsuit against their employer, the state’s governor, and others, alleging they were retaliated against for reporting work-shift fraud by three state police troopers.

Pennsylvania State Police’s new acting commissioner took the reins of the agency Wednesday, on the last day of 2025. Lt. Col. George L. Bivens, who formerly served as deputy commissioner of operations, was named acting commissioner by the governor, taking over for former commissioner Col. Christopher Paris.

The new partnership creates a streamlined pathway for students to finish their degree while simultaneously training to become a state trooper.

Col. Christopher Paris departs Jan. 2 ending a 26-year career with the agency. Lt. Col. George Bivens, who led the Eric Frein and Danilo Cavalcante manhunts, will be acting commissioner.

The Pennsylvania State Police have released statistics detailing crashes and citations issued during the Christmas holiday weekend across the state.

After 26 years with the Pennsylvania State Police — and leading it since 2023 — Col. Christopher Paris will retire Jan. 2 in order to pursue a career with the FBI.

The Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police will retire from his position with the state to join the FBI in 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro announced on Wednesday. Shapiro

A pair of high-ranking members of the Pennsylvania State Police have filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against superiors, the state and Gov. Josh Shapiro, claiming they were retaliated against