Chris McKim

Chris McKim, CPP, currently serves as the Chief of Police at Ephrata Police Department since May 1993, overseeing direction, command, and fiscal responsibilities for a department comprising 33 sworn officers and four civilian staff. The agency caters to four municipalities with a population of 33,000 and operates on a budget of $8 million. Prior roles include Lieutenant and Sergeant, with duties as a Patrol Officer, FTO, PPCT Instructor, and Crisis/Hostage Negotiator. Additionally, Chris McKim holds the position of Law Enforcement Strike Team Leader with the South Central Task Force since 2009 and is a board member of Red Rose Lodge 16 FOP. Early career experience includes serving as a Security Guard at Conneaut Lake Park Inc. and completing cadet training in the IUP ROTC program. Chris McKim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Communications from Alvernia University between 2015 and 2020.