Chris Bullens Jr.
35 Mansion Dr. Topsfield,MA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with over 9 years of experience in Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police. Expertise in leadership and high-pressure decision-making, effectively managing a team to ensure operational success and policy compliance. Skilled in fostering community trust through ethical standards and relationship building. Proficient in utilizing software platforms to enhance law enforcement operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
Massachusetts State Police
Revere, MA
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised and mentored a team of up to 18 Troopers across approximately 975 square miles conducting traffic enforcement and responding to service calls.
- Provided real-time guidance and performance feedback to ensure compliance with departmental policy (evidence submission, line of duty injuries, use of force reporting).
- Managed major incidents with composure and effective communication under stress.
- Utilized law enforcement software for administrative efficiency and policy adherence (report approvals, time off requests, equipment and facility checks, payroll approvals, BWC/CMC footage reviews, etc.).
Trooper First Class
Massachusetts State Police
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Investigated threats against state legislators, conducting detailed assessments and coordinating with sworn and civilian stakeholders.
- Provided executive protection and secure transportation for Massachusetts State Auditor.
- Authored search warrants for evidence collection (blood/urine/medical records in OUI cases).
- Conducted background investigations for recruit classes and Massachusetts Gaming Commission.
- Directed insurance fraud investigation in collaboration with State Police detectives, Boston Police and insurance investigators.
- Proficient in several law enforcement software platform and databases (CJIS, ACISS, AFIS, CrimeTracer, LexisNexis, LMS, GeoTab, Motorola Evidence Library, Axon Evidence).
- Executed all Trooper-level patrol functions, responding to crashes, preparing reports, enforcing traffic laws, and providing court testimony.
Police Officer
Boston Police Department
Boston, MA
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Worked across diverse city districts, interacting with individuals from various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Cultivated community trust through consistent, positive engagement and equitable policing practices.
- Executed Officer-level patrol functions, handling service calls involving domestic violence, shootings, stabbings, sudden deaths, missing persons and labor strikes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
05-2012
Skills
- Leadership and team guidance
- Relationship building and trust development
- Persuasion and negotiation
- Time management and adaptability
- Law enforcement software proficiency
- Policy compliance
- Conflict resolution in high-stress situations
- Ethical standards and integrity
Training And Certifications
- Responding and Investigating Hoax Bomb Threats and Swatting - High stakes communication (2025)
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training - De-escalation, mental health response, needs assessment (2024)
- Behavioral Observation and Suspicious Activity Recognition (BOSAR) - Reading people/emotions (2023)
- Massachusetts State Police Academy (2020)
- Boston Police Academy (2016)
Timeline
Sergeant
Massachusetts State Police
01.2026 - Current
Trooper First Class
Massachusetts State Police
01.2020 - 01.2026
Police Officer
Boston Police Department
12.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts - Lowell