Christopher Gerow
Burnaby,BC
Summary
Dedicated Staff Sergeant with 25 years of investigative and operational expertise in the RCMP, excelling in both tactical and MCM-based investigations. Proven leader recognized for mentoring teams and fostering professional development, while consistently delivering results. Strong commitment to RCMP core values, combined with exceptional decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. Respected for facilitating open communication and promoting accountability among peers.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
NCO I/c Community Policing
North Vancouver RCMP
North Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2025 - Current
- Managed operational deployment and resources for Crime Reduction Unit, Youth Support Team, and Integrated First Nations Unit.
- Oversaw comprehensive event planning processes, including resource allocation and security measures.
- Utilized intelligence-led methods to effectively combat crime.
Watch Commander
RCMP
North Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Managed patrol watch staffing consisting of 1 Sgt, 2 Cpls, and 12 Csts to maintain operational readiness.
- Executed various administrative tasks such as investigative reviews, managing high risk calls and ensuring briefing notes were completed.
- Created partnerships with the city and district staff, and assisted in two active shooter tabletops.
- Enhanced junior watch experience through proactive operations and successful enforcement actions.
Investigative Teams
Richmond RCMP
Richmond, British Columbia
02.2014 - 02.2023
- September 2020 - February 2023 - Senior NCO and Acting Watch Commander for 10 months on two watches.
- Proactively supervised a watch of 20 CSTs, 4 CPLs, and developed a program to pair members to ride together on various shifts to increase experience levels and camaraderie.
- December 2017-September 2020 - NCO i/c Property Crime Unit
- Led a team of 7 Cst's, assigning MCM roles, developing operational plans for tracker installs and SW executions.
- Recovered over $800,000 in stolen high-value merchandise during an extensive months-long operation. Resulted in the team receiving OIC Commendation.
- April 2016- December 2016 Watch GIS Corporal - Led 2 GIS teams to assist the watch with serious investigations involving judicial authorizations
- Executed comprehensive MCM roles to address diverse serious investigations. Acting Corporal for 8 months.
Federal Drug Investigator
FSOC - RCMP
Surrey, British Columbia
10.2010 - 02.2014
- MCM based Investigated high level organized crime drug trafficking investigations.
- Monitored subjects employing complex counter-surveillance strategies to ensure successful tracking.
- Crime scene manager at multi-property sites following large-scale drug confiscations.
- 1 year spent on the Source Development unit handing Confidential informants and the team ran several agents involved in Cross border International organized crime.
Emergency Response Team
RCMP
Surrey, British Columbia
04.2006 - 10.2010
- ERT assaulter involved in hundreds of critical incidents and element lead on over 50 incidents
- Organized and directed all aspects of blue team sessions.
- Explosive entry and Marine assault trained
Constable
Surrey RCMP
Surrey, British Columbia
07.2000 - 04.2006
- July 2003-April 2006 - Surrey RCMP Bike Section conducted high visibility patrols in various areas of Surrey.
- Seconded to BC Electrical Fire Safety pilot project (first in BC) to combat the Marijuana Grow pandemic. - Received the Solicitor General Award for the success of the project.
- 2000-2003 Assigned to general duty in Surrey District 1 and 4.
- Started a marijuana grow initiative with watch members and executed over 10 CDSA Search warrants in District 4.
Education
Marketing And Sales Diploma
Langara
Vancouver04-1991
Completed 3rd Year of BBA
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Richmond And SurreySkills
- Active Tactical Instructor in the following:
- BFI/Carbine/40MM ERIW/CEW/PPSI/IARD/ICIR and Vehicle CQB
- Advanced Surveillance trained
- Major Crime Investigator
- Drug Investigator
- Mountain Bike trained
- ERT trained including aircraft assault/ marine assault and explosive entry
- VIP Bodyguard /Witness protection trained
Professional Development
- Supervisor Development Course
- Major Crime Investigator Course
- Phased Interview Course
- Effective Presentation Course
- Inland Water Transport and Navigation trained - Operated RCMP Boats in Richmond and in charge of the North Vancouver boat operations
Timeline
NCO I/c Community Policing
North Vancouver RCMP
02.2025 - Current
Watch Commander
RCMP
02.2023 - 02.2025
Investigative Teams
Richmond RCMP
02.2014 - 02.2023
Federal Drug Investigator
FSOC - RCMP
10.2010 - 02.2014
Emergency Response Team
RCMP
04.2006 - 10.2010
Constable
Surrey RCMP
07.2000 - 04.2006
Marketing And Sales Diploma
Langara
Completed 3rd Year of BBA
Kwantlen Polytechnic University