Upper Providence Police Chief Mark Freeman to Retire After Nearly 35 Years
Upper Providence Township Police Chief Mark Freeman will retire Oct. 11, 2026, after joining the department on Dec. 3, 1991 and rising through every rank.
Chief Mark Freeman will retire on Oct. 11, 2026, concluding nearly 35 years with the Upper Providence Township Police Department after joining on Dec. 3, 1991 and advancing through every rank. During his tenure he led accreditation efforts, modernized firearms and less-lethal programs, added drone and K‑9 capabilities, established a regional crash investigation team, improved recruitment and diversity, and created community-focused initiatives such as a Community Engagement Unit, Walk with a Cop and Coffee with a Cop. Freeman leaves a strengthened department and a prepared successor, Ryan Sheehan, and received praise from Township leaders for his integrity, humility and commitment to public safety.