Please join us in welcoming the new Butler Township Police Chief, Brian Barnhart! Last night, during the commissioner’s meeting, Chief Barnhart was sworn in by the Honorable Michael Yeager. Barnhart served in the US Navy from 1988-1993 and began his career in law enforcement with the Pennsylvania State Police:
- – Patrol Trooper from 1996-2001
- – Became a Criminal Investigator in 2001 where he served as the section supervisor until 2017
- – Promoted to Sergeant in 2017 and served as officer in charge of Butler Patrol Unit
- – Promoted to Lieutenant in 2022, serving as Station Commander for Butler County where he remained until his very recent retirement in October 2024
We are thrilled to have someone serving our community and leading our officers with such knowledge and experience. Welcome Chief Barnhart, we are honored to have you!
