Experience
“Burbank’s stature as a community leader, including a willingness to endure threats and criticism over his position on immigration enforcement, is noteworthy at a time of ebbing confidence in those elected to govern. “ – Salt Lake Tribune, Utahn of the Year: Police Chief Chris Burbank
Consulting
- Present: Consults with local and national media outlets, such as The Washington Post, Bloomberg, AP News, ABC News, and U.S. News & World Report, on perspectives on law enforcement.
- Present: Law Enforcement Strategy Advisor for the Center for Policing Equity. Read more.
- 2016: Partnered with state and local governments, including Salt Lake City and surrounding municipalities, to enhance transparency and accountability in policing.
- 2013: Selected to participate in a discussion with President Obama on strategies to combat gun violence. Read more.
- 2011: Testified as expert witness before Congress on immigration policies in conjunction with the NAACP, Vera Institute of Justice, and National Immigration Law Center. Read more.
- 2010: Met with Attorney General Eric Holder and nine other police chiefs to address Arizona immigration laws. Read more.
- 2010: Consulted with ACLU, Human Rights Watch, and the Brennan Center for Justice on policies regarding immigration, gun control, and police reform.
Public Speaking
- Expert witness before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Read more.
- Speaker at the National Immigration Law Center conference. Read more.
- Expert witness before Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Read more.
- Workshop instructor at the International Association of Chiefs of Police‘s annual conference.
- Presenter at Harvard Kennedy School roundtable.
- Speaker at U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division’s Title VI Conference.
- Expert witness before the Congressional Black Caucus.
- Panelist at town hall meeting for the Police Executive Research Forum. Read more.
- Panelist at Brown University. Read more.
- Panelist at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs’ Criminal Justice Reform event. Read more.
- Expert witness to the Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety.
Awards & Recognitions
- Named Utahn of the Year by the Salt Lake Tribune for leadership during high-profile protest incidents and advocacy on immigration enforcement. Read more.
- Selected as one of the “Enlightened Fifty” most influential leaders in Utah by the Salt Lake Tribune. Read more.
- Awarded the Utah National Guard Minuteman Award for contributions to the wellbeing of Utah.
- Named Honoree of the Year by the Utah Minority Bar Association.
- Received the Public Official of the Year Award from the Young Women’s Christian Association.
- Recognized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah for efforts in protecting immigrant civil rights.
- Awarded by the Latino Community Center for dedication to community policing and building strong relationships with the Latino community.
- Received the Vicki Cottrell Community Hero Award from the Utah National Alliance on Mental Illness for contributions to individuals with mental illness.
- Recognized by Director Brian Stafford, United States Secret Service, for outstanding cooperation of their protective mission.
- Sworn in as one of the youngest police chiefs in the SLCPD’s history.
Professional Organizations & Training
- Former President of the FBI National Executive Institute Associates.
- Former First Vice President of the Major Cities Chief Association, representing the 75 largest policing agencies in the U.S. and Canada.
- Member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
- Member of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids.
- Former member of FEMA Regional Advisory Council.
- Former Chairman of the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
- Former Board Member of the FBI Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory National Advisory Committee.
- Former member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
- Graduate of the West Point Leadership Course.
