Police Chief (Ret.)
Mountain View (CA) Police Department
Redwood City, California, United States
Chris is the Executive Director and founding board member of "The Curve," a non-profit leadership organization created by Simon Sinek, police chiefs, and sheriffs nationwide. The Curve aims to provide forward thinking leadership development and resources to progressive leaders, with the goal of modernizing police culture from within the profession. Chris previously served as the Undersheriff at the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office (CA) from 2023 to 2024 and before that, was the 11th Police Chief of the Mountain View Police Department (CA), where he dedicated over 28 years to serving the Mountain View community.
Chris is a nationally recognized speaker and writer, specializing in adaptive leadership cultures, digital engagement, and crisis communications. He is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School of Government's Senior Executives in State and Local Government program. Additionally, he holds several leadership roles on various boards, including serving as Chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Human & Civil Rights Committee.
Monday, October 21, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET