Feb 09, 2017
Pat Kreis, Winnetka Police Chief
Professional Policing in 2017

Chief Kreis will discuss a number of topics in the context of the national scrutiny of police work.  He will also touch on the matter of illegal use of guns from a police perspective.

 

Patrick L. Kreis
Professional Biography
 
Patrick L. Kreis began his Winnetka police career in 1991 and was appointed Chief of Police in 2011.  He leads a team of forty-two police professionals who work to serve and protect the community through partnership with the public and other agencies.  Chief Kreis is a state certified police instructor with expertise in critical incident response, firearms, patrol and tactical team operations, and use of force.  He has also taught college Police Ethics classes.  
Chief Kreis also serves in several multi-jurisdictional police cooperatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master of Business Administration degree. He graduated from the F.B.I. National Academy, Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and numerous other professional development programs.  Chief Kreis served in the US Army earning qualifications in Military Intelligence and Special Forces.