Captain Chris Smyrnos

Captain Chris Smyrnos started his law enforcement career as a Dispatcher with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office in 2000. In 2002, he was hired as a Police Officer with the Santa Maria Police Department and came to the Redding Police Department as a Police Officer in 2003.

Chris has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership at the University of San Diego. He holds several California POST certifications, is a member of the Executive Board for the SHIELD Regional Training Consortium, and is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute class 467. Chris is currently enrolled in the POST Command College, class 74.

Chris has worked as a Patrol Officer, DUI specialist, Drug Recognition Expert and Drug Recognition Expert Instructor, Field Training Officer, Patrol Corporal, Patrol Sergeant, Neighborhood Police Unit Supervisor, Professional Standards Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and most recently as the SHASCOM-911 communications center Director. As a Captain, he currently oversees the Field Operations Division of the Redding Police Department. Chris is active within his church community and enjoys traveling, mountain bike riding, and spending time with his family.