Christopher Karnes

Christopher Karnes currently serves as a School Police Officer at Hempfield Area School District since September 2023. Prior to this role, Karnes held various positions related to DOT compliance, including as a DOT Compliance Coordinator at Gladiator Energy, LLC. and as a Supervisor for Safety and DOT Compliance at WISE Intervention Services Inc. Karnes retired from the Pennsylvania State Police, where a significant tenure included serving as Sergeant and DOT Coordinator. Karnes has extensive experience in law enforcement and compliance, underscored by a background as a DOT Expert. Educational credentials include degrees and training from Penn State University, the Pennsylvania State Police Academy, and the United States Department of Transportation.