Chris Demars

Police Officer with over 5 years of law enforcement experience, specializing in proactive criminal interdiction, investigations, and traffic enforcement. Highly skilled at recognizing human behavior indicators, interviewing subjects, and detecting deception. Recognized leader within department, serving as Union Representative and Defensive Tactics Instructor. Holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, enhancing officer safety and defensive training.

Police Officer - City of Stow - Stow, OH

(2020-01)

• Conducts criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and general calls for service. Experience investigating theft, fraud, stolen vehicles, assaults, domestic violence, child endangerment among other crimes. These investigations required interviewing victims/witnesses/suspects, gathering information, pursuing leads, identifying suspects, issuing subpoenas, collaborating with other agencies, and issuing arrest warrants.
• Lead department in arrests, drug arrests, and felony arrests (2021, 2022).
• Experienced in apprehending offenders, collecting evidence, and preparing detailed reports
• Awarded Life Saving Award (2021)

Traffic Coordinator - Portage County Engineers Office - Ravenna, OH

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Directed traffic and established safe work zones for construction crews.
• Ensured worker and public safety in high-risk environments.
• Communicated effectively with the public and crews under stress.

B.A. - Kent State University (2019-01)