09/07/2025
Sep 09, 2025
Chief Chris Freis
Addison Police Department
Join us this Tuesday, September 9, to hear Chris Freis who 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 Fi****ms Instructor. Before being appointed with the Town of Addison, Chief Freis 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. Chief Freis is most proud of his work in developing great officers and leading high-functioning teams.
Chief Freis 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.