Chief Christopher Moews has been a law enforcement officer for over twenty-nine years. Prior to entering law enforcement, he entered the Saint Francis Seminary College Program to discern a vocation to the Priesthood. After two years, he left the seminary to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a career in law enforcement. Chief Moews served with the City of Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) from 1996-2023. He began his career with the MPD as a police officer and rose to become the Commanding Officer of the Criminal Investigation Bureau - Violent Crimes Division. During his tenure with the MPD, Moews has held leadership positions within the Criminal Investigation Bureau, Patrol Bureau, and Administration Bureau. Chief Moews has embraced community engagement and established strong relationships with community partners and elected officials. Chief Moews graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He has completed management training through the Northwestern Center for Public Safety, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, and the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Command College Certified Public Manager Program.
Chief Moews is committed to servant leadership and strong desire to ensure the men and women of the La Vergne Police Department are active members of the community, rather than simply employees of the city.