Assistant Chief of Police
Lansing Police Department
Lansing, Michigan, United States
Assistant Chief Eric Pratl began his career in law enforcement as a cadet with the Lansing Police Department in 2001. After graduating from Lansing Community College and the 72nd Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 2003, he was sworn in as a police officer and assigned to the Patrol Division. Over a 12-year period, Eric served as a K-9 officer, field training officer, and community police officer. For 13 years, Eric was assigned to the department’s SWAT Team, leaving as the Entry Team Commander. In 2015, he was promoted to Sergeant and for the next five years, Eric supervised the Patrol Division, the Community Services Unit and served as the President of the Lansing Police Athletic League. In 2020, Eric was promoted to Lieutenant, managing the Patrol Division and Internal Affairs until he was promoted to Captain of the Patrol Division in 2023. In December of 2024, Eric was promoted to Assistant Chief of Police. Eric holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, focusing on Leadership and Diversity from Cleary University. He is also a graduate of the 17th Michigan State University School of Staff and Command.
Building Agency Support for Violence Reduction Efforts Involving Police and Community
Saturday, October 18, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT