Chris Watson

Chris Watson is an experienced security operations manager at Thanksgiving Point Institute, responsible for managing protective services for numerous guests across various venues since April 2016. Prior to this role, Chris served as a police detective for the City of Orem from August 1994 to February 2014, specializing in major crime, undercover investigations, and crime scene management, while also holding certifications in multiple law enforcement disciplines. An earlier position as an undercover police detective at an undisclosed police department involved a long-term assignment under direct supervision of the Chief of Police. Before entering law enforcement, Chris managed operations at Alpine Computer Microage, where oversight of retail and business accounts contributed to significant annual sales. Chris holds a degree in criminal justice from Utah Valley University and various certifications in drug trafficking, homicide investigation, and gang investigations.