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Christopher J. Freis

 Chief of Police, Addison Police Department

Chris Freis currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Addison Police Department. Throughout his law enforcement career, he served in multiple capacities, including Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, SWAT Team Leader, Use-of-Force Instructor, and Department Firearms Instructor. Before being appointed with the Town of Addison, Chris served as the Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Duncanville, where he oversaw various divisions, including Patrol, SWAT, Internal Affairs, and Training and Personnel. Chris is most proud of his work in developing great officers and leading high-functioning teams.

Chris is a graduate of the 87th session of the Senior Management for Police Institute Police Executive Research Forum, the FBI LEEDA Trilogy Series, the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration School of Police Supervision, the Force Science Institute Certification Course, and the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Train the Trainer Course.

He holds a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Military Science from Dallas Baptist University. He is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Texas Police Chiefs Association, and the North Texas Police Chiefs Association.

Chris has actively engaged with various stakeholders throughout his law enforcement career, including mental health professionals, business leaders, civil rights activists, legislators, judges, faith-based organizations, community groups, and police department members. This collaborative approach has allowed him to gain a deep understanding of the concerns and perspectives of each community faction. Chris's belief in managing Public Safety in a manner that is responsive to the community and reflective of national standards and best practices underscores his commitment to inclusive and effective law enforcement.

Outside of his professional commitments, Chris values his personal time with his family. He enjoys spending quality time with his wife, son, and their two dogs, which provides him with a well-rounded perspective that he brings to his role as Chief of Police.