City of Wood Dale
Chris Banaszynski's work experience begins in 1993 as an Asset Protection Specialist at Target. In 1996, they worked as a Community Service Officer and then as a Police Dispatcher at the City of Wood Dale from 1996 to 1999. Starting in 1999, Chris joined the City of Wood Dale as a Police Officer until 2011, during which they became a Police Detective in 2011 and investigated criminal activities, executed search warrants, and prepared evidence for arrests. Chris also served as an Investigator for the Felony Investigative Assistance Team Major Crimes from 2011 to 2019. From 2001 to 2019, Chris worked as an Accident Reconstructionist for the Felony Investigative Assistance Team Major Crash Reconstruction Team and the DuPage County Accident Reconstruction Team. Chris also served as a Special Agent for the DuPage Metropolitan Enforcement Group, Illinois State Police from 2007 to 2011. Since 2019, they have been an Investigator and Accident Reconstructionist for the DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigation Team (MERIT) and the DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigation Team (MERIT) Major Crimes. Currently, Chris holds the position of Deputy Chief at the City of Wood Dale, overseeing department operations and investigations.
Chris Banaszynski attended North Central College from 1993 to 1994, where they pursued a degree in General Studies. After that, they attended the College of DuPage from 1994 to 1995 and earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections.
City of Wood Dale
The City of Wood Dale is a northwest suburban community of approximately 13,000 residents. Incorporated in 1928, it became a city in 1970. Wood Dale has a daytime population of over 35,000. The City is surrounded by three golf courses and many acres of forest preserves. The City's proximity to Chicago, O'Hare Airport and several major interstate highways, as well as numerous shopping areas and restaurants make Wood Dale an ideal place for families and businesses alike. The City has a history of economic progress and is highly desirable because of its large acres of open space, outstanding Park District and School District facilities, award winning Police Department and customer focused city services. The City of Wood Dale offers all the benefits of a modern urbanized city, while also keeping some of it’s small town charm. The City has operated under the council-manager form of government for the past 30+ years. Eight aldermen elected from four wards and a mayor elected at large see to the needs of Wood Dale residents while a professional city manager and staff see to day to day operations. The City is currently involved in numerous projects to improve the look, safety and quality of life in and around town.