Earl Buford (1941/1942 – July 25, 2023) was an American police officer.

A longtime leader in the Pittsburgh Police, he served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from June 15, 1992 until December 29, 1995.

[1][2] In August 1989, he was promoted to Assistant Chief overseeing the drug and vice sections.

[3] Buford died on July 25, 2023, at the age of 81.

[4] (*) denotes Acting