Zook Eyes Permanent Chief Role | Harrisburg News

Lancaster’s mayor is pushing to make Acting Chief Randell Zook the city’s permanent police chief, with a vote expected this Tuesday — and if approved, he’ll take the helm August 31. Zook, a lifelong Lancaster County resident who’s worn every badge from foot patrol to leadership, says his deep local roots and hands-on experience make him uniquely positioned to rebuild trust between police and community. After stepping aside during a nationwide search that brought in Easton McDonald, Zook now believes he can offer the stability the department desperately needs. Mayor Arroyo backs him, stressing the need for authentic dialogue, crime reduction, and proactive safety measures — all while aiming for Pennsylvania’s top-tier police bureau. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9fe15aaf4961534