Colonel Paul J. Chylak
Paul J, Chylak was born in Olyphant, Lackawanna County Pennsylvania on May 14, 1931.

Chylak enlisted in the State Police on July 1, 1953.

Chylak made major changes to the department's command structure when he re-instituted the chief of staff post.


It was during Chylak's tenure that the State Police Aerial Reconnaissance and Enforcement also known as (S.P.A.RE.), was initiated