Roger MacLean’s Lehigh County roots run deep. He is a lifelong resident of Lehigh County. Roger was born and raised in Allentown. He graduated from William Allen High School and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in criminal justice from DeSales University. In 1972, Roger joined the Allentown Police Department as a cadet and was later hired as a commissioned police officer. He served in the Allentown Police Department for over four decades and received six departmental commendations, including three for bravery and heroism. Roger rose through the ranks in the Allentown Police Department and served as the Chief of Police from 2006 until he retired in 2013. As the Chief of Police, Roger managed a staff of over 200 officers and a $30 million budget. Following his stint as Chief of Police, Roger worked for the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office as the chief investigator at the James B. Martin Regional Intelligence and Investigation Center for 10 years. Roger served his community beyond his law enforcement career by becoming an Allentown City Council member. He served for four years as a City Councilman earning a reputation as fiscal conservative and budget hawk. During his time on city council, he never voted for a tax increase. Roger was a champion for the taxpayer. He voted against a 26 percent tax increase and fought against a new storm water fee. Roger MacLean is active in his community. He is an active member of the Police Athletic League (PAL), the Lehigh Carbon Community College Criminal Justice Advisory Board, and the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Criminal Justice Advisory Board. Roger attends Bethany United Methodist Church in Wescosville and is the proud father of six, grandfather of three.