During the Manheim Township Commissioner’s meeting on Monday, October 23, 2023, Chief Duane M. Fisher was sworn in as the next Chief of Police for the department.  Chief Fisher was present along with numerous officers from the police department as he was sworn into office.

Chief Fisher is originally from York County and grew up in Dover Pennsylvania.  He graduated from Dover Area High School before moving on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with a business minor from York College. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University, and a Master’s Certificate in Criminal Justice Education from the University of Virginia.  He also graduated from the FBI National Academy Class 276.

Chief Fisher began his law enforcement career in 1996 in Jackson Township Police Department, York County. In 1998 he accepted a position as a police officer in Mount Lebanon Police Department in Allegheny County where he retired as a Lieutenant.  He then served as the Chief of Police in the Allegheny Township Police Department in Westmoreland  County until accepting this position in Manheim Township.

Chief Fisher is now the leader of the second-largest police department in Lancaster County.  He said that he is excited to be part of the team and looking forward to serving the residents of Manheim Township.

MEDIA POST CONTACT: Sergeant Barry E. Waltz, Jr., Cell: 717-371-5212, Office: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1505, waltzb@manheimtownshippolice.org