Chief Easton McDonald currently serves as Chief of Police with the Lancaster City Bureau of Police in Pennsylvania. Chief McDonald believes that community policing is founded on building strong, trusting relationships between law enforcement and the public. He is committed to transparency in all police operations, recognizing that open communication and accountability are essential to fostering trust and cooperation. By engaging with residents and prioritizing honest dialogue, Chief McDonald works to ensure the department reflects the values and needs of the community it serves.
Chief McDonald has a master’s degree from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor of Arts from Ramapo College of New Jersey. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), and the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police (PCOP). He has graduated from the Southern Police Institute (SPI) Administrative Officers Course #143. He is a Certified Law Enforcement Command Executive from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police. Additionally, he is a Life Member of the National Association of Black Law Enforcement Executives and a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated.
