Originally from downstate New York, Bianchi began his law enforcement career with the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, where he served as a corrections officer. Bianchi was hired as an officer with the University Police Department in August 2012, and graduated from the Elmira Regional Police Academy in 2013. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the State University of New York at Oneonta.
Chief Matt Heller said, “Kris Bianchi has shown over his time with the department that he is committed to the department and the college. He has taken on additional responsibilities and has shown he is ready for the next step in his career. Lt. Bianchi is looking forward to the challenges of the position, and I know he will be successful.”
Since graduating from the academy, Bianchi has attended numerous Department of Criminal Justice Services trainings, some of which include: Police Field Training Officer, Law Enforcement Bicycle Patrol, Patrol Rifle, Active Shooter, Interview and Interrogation, and Naloxone Training for Law Enforcement Officers.
The University Police Department is an accredited police agency in New York State, and Bianchi is one of the department’s accreditation managers.
