ADVISOR & Journalist safety expert

Chris is an Emmy Award-winning photojournalist and recognized leader in journalist safety and media security. With more than two decades of experience in emergency services and disaster response, Chris brings a unique blend of public safety expertise and real-world field experience to the challenges faced by today’s media professionals.

As a media safety educator and security advocate, he has trained journalists in domestic hostile environment awareness, delivered first-aid courses tailored for newsgathering teams, and chaired national committees on press safety and security. His work has been recognized by the National Press Photographers Association for advancing safety standards across the industry.

As an advisor to Securepoint, Chris contributes his expertise in risk assessment, field preparedness, and journalist safety strategy - helping broadcasters and media organizations operate with greater confidence in complex and high-risk environments.