Colonel
Illinois State Police Division of Patrol
Springfield, Illinois, United States
Colonel Christopher E. Owen is a 22-year veteran of the Illinois State Police and serves as the Colonel of the Division of Patrol (DOP). In this role Colonel Owen currently oversees both Strategic Operations Command and Patrol Operations Command, which consists of 11 strategically situated Troops statewide as well special operations groups, who work to provide comprehensive law enforcement services.
Before his appointment, Colonel Owen achieved a diverse background in the ISP having served as the Southern Patrol Commander, the Northern Investigative Commander, the Region III Commander, the District 9 Commander, the Division of Operations Chief of Staff, the Division of Operations Deputy Chief of Staff, an Executive Protection Unit Travel Detail Leader, the Statewide Criminal Interdiction Coordinator, a District 10 K9 Officer, the District 10 Special Enforcement Team Sergeant, and a U.S. Department of Justice D.E.A Task Force Officer.
Colonel Owen is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Division’s missions to proactively address crime and further protect Illinois communities.
Implementation of Technology and Unified Command to Combat Expressway Shootings
Monday, October 21, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET