Nathan Harper is a convicted felon and former Chief of the Pittsburgh Police, a position he held from October 31, 2006, to February 20, 2013.
Harper graduated from Schenley High School and was a resident of Stanton Heights, he joined the police bureau in 1977.
[6] On October 18, 2013, Harper pleaded guilty to five counts stemming from his leadership of the Police bureau at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Pittsburgh, one of conspiracy and four concerning tax reporting issues.
[7][8] On February 25, 2014, Harper was sentenced to 18 months in prison for conspiracy to commit theft from a federally funded program, and failure to file tax returns.
U.S. District Judge Cathy Bissoon ordered Harper to pay restitution of $31,987 and to serve one year of probation following his release from prison.