Arlington Texas Police Department
Chris Holder is originally from St. Louis, MO. He lived there until attending college in Abilene, TX, graduating from Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor degree in psychology. Prior to joining the Arlington Police Department, Chris worked as a case worker with at risk youth focusing on first time offenders, runaways, and truancy. During his 23 year career with the Arlington Police Department, he has served in multiple units including; Bicycle Patrol, Community Service, Traffic Division (Motors), Homeland Security Special Events, Academy Coordinator, and has been a long standing member of APD’s Peer Support team responding to critical incidents as needed. He carries a Master Peace Officer license, Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) instructor certification, firearms instructor, and DT instructor certification as well as many others. Currently serving as an In-Service Coordinator at the Arlington Police Department Training Center, Chris has won state awards for past programs he’s developed. Most recently he received the Medal of Merit for his work developing the hate crime class and instructing it on a local, state, and federal level. Chris’s involvement with the community goes beyond the Arlington Police Department where he mentors an elementary student once a week. He has also been active with his church, teaching 11-12th grade young men and going on yearly mission trips with them during the summer. Of all the achievements Chris has attained, he is most proud of his wife of over 23 years and his two teenage daughters.
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