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PCPA Member,

Please join me in welcoming Gerald Simpson to the PCPA team as our new Testing and Consulting Manager.

Chief Gerald R. Simpson is a highly accomplished law enforcement veteran with over four decades of experience. He began his career in Pennsylvania, quickly becoming one of the state's youngest Chiefs of Police. He then served 23 years at the Newark Police Department in Delaware, leading initiatives like a multi-state task force to combat violent crime.

Upon returning to Pennsylvania, he served as Chief of Police for New Garden Township, focusing on enhancing departmental professionalism and community relations. He successfully consolidated three police departments into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department and oversaw the construction of a modern police facility.

Having graduated from the FBI National Academy and Cambridge University, Chief Simpson strongly advocates for professional development. He shared his expertise through his consulting firm, Rarefied Leadership Group, his work at Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development, and by serving as a Lead Instructor at the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy. He is recognized for his commitment to collaboration, servant leadership, and evidence-based policing.

Chief Simpson's experience in testing, consulting, and organizational assessments will significantly enhance the association's position as the Commonwealth's consulting services leader.

You can contact Gerry directly at [email protected] or 717.236.1059 ext. 107

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