Christian Quinn

Christian Quinn retired as Deputy Chief from the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department in 2021 after 24 years of service. As a capstone to his career, he led the establishment of FCPD's Cyber & Forensics Bureau and was responsible for numerous key technical initiatives including body-worn cameras, unmanned aerial systems, and implementing a mobile crime lab program. 

Christian was assigned to the Organized Crime & Intelligence Bureau for much of his early career, where he had the opportunity to collaborate with state, local, and federal partners to ensure the safety of the Washington D.C. National Capital Region. 

Following his career in public service, Christian joined Brooks Bawden Moore LLC, where he first served as the Senior Director of Government Affairs and later as the Vice President of Consulting. Christian currently serves as the Managing Principal of Fulcrum Innovation, a consulting practice focused on the intersection of public sector technology and associated policy and business issues. 

Christian has been a featured speaker throughout the U.S. and internationally, advising legislators, public safety leaders, and the industry partners who serve them, on key policy and product issues. His efforts have been instrumental in preserving public safety’s access to technology solutions that are critically needed to keep communities safe, while ensuring civil liberties are safeguarded.  

He remains engaged with several law enforcement associations including the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He currently leads the work of MCCA’s Digital Evidence Working Group, and previously served on IACP’s Communications & Technology Committee, and as Chair of the Cyber sub-committee. 

Christian has developed curriculum and delivered training at multiple police academies and has authored articles and policies on a host of topics including the ethical use of artificial intelligence in policing.
 

Education & Credentials:

• Professional Certificate, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

            Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Master of Forensic Sciences - Capstone Biometrics

            The George Washington University

• BA, Criminology / Management Information Systems

             Stonehill College

• Graduate, FBI National Academy, Session #272
• Trained Law Enforcement Instructor