Paul Francis Evans, Jr. (born November 30, 1948) is an American law enforcement officer who served as commissioner of the Boston Police Department from 1994 to 2003.

He enrolled in Boston College, found a job with the United States Postal Service, and planned on having a career in business.

[1] He also worked in the Field Services bureau, where he was credited with developing the data that Commissioner Joseph M. Jordan's 1983 patrol plan was based on.

In 1985 he was a finalist for the position of Police Commissioner, however mayor Raymond Flynn instead chose Francis Roache, the head of the Community Disorders Unit and a longtime friend.

He was tasked with implementing a new Evan patrol plan, which included reopening the district stations in Brighton and East Boston.

After the abolishment of the superintendent-in-chief position, Evans became the administrator of day-to-day operations and the most influential commander in the department.

[8] At the time of Evans' appointment, the department was suffering from instability after Bratton's tumultuous five-month reign as commissioner and crime rates were declining from historic peaks.

In 2009 he was hired by Suffolk Downs to conduct an examination of Harrah's Entertainment, the company the track chose to partner with in its bid for a resort casino.