Director of Strategic Partnerships
First Responder Wellness
Chris Catren served as the City of Redlands (CA) Chief of Police for over five years. He has a master’s degree in public administration, a bachelor’s in business administration and is a graduate of the California POST Command College. He began his career as Crime Analyst in 1994 before becoming a police officer in 1996. He promoted through the ranks of sergeant, lieutenant and commander before becoming Chief of Police in 2017.
Chris has served in leadership roles including President of the California Police Chiefs Association, President of the San Bernardino County Police Chiefs and Sheriff Association, board member for the League of California Cities, and is an Executive Fellow with the National Policing Institute. He has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels within the California State University and University of California systems.
Chris now serves as the Director of Strategic Relationships at First Responder Wellness where he supports police and fire agencies in their quests to improve wellness initiatives for first responders.
A Proactive Approach to Wellness: Reducing Presumptive Mental Health Injuries
Monday, October 21, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET