Paul Tucker

Paul F. Tucker is an American politician, lawyer and law enforcement officer currently serving as the District Attorney of Essex County, Massachusetts since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Tucker served as the State Representative for Massachusetts House of Representatives' 7th Essex district from 2014 to 2022. Tucker formerly served as Chief of the Salem Police Department before being elected to public office. Early life, education, and career Tucker graduated from Salem High School in 1976, where he played basketball. Tucker went on to graduate from Salem State University with a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Tucker worked as a campus police officer until later joining the Nashua, New Hampshire Police Department. In 1983, Tucker joined the Salem Police Department as a patrol officer. While working at the Salem Police Department, Tucker earned a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College in 1992. Tucker held multiple positions in the Salem Police Department, including detective, chief of detectives, and Chief of Police. Tucker also attended the FBI National Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and directed the North Shore Drug Task Force.