Eklund, Chris
Chris Eklund began his career with the Orange County (FL) Sheriff's Office in 1999. He worked in several areas of the agency, including patrol, narcotics and problem-oriented policing, and the full-time portion of the SWAT team as the Training Coordinator, Team Leader, and Training Administrator. Eklund joined SWAT in 2002 and was assigned to a full-time position in 2014. He became a Sniper in 2003 and the Sniper team leader in 2013. Chris was very active with the Florida SWAT Association since 2004 instructing firearms and sniper courses, entry techniques, and hostage rescue tactics. He served as an instructor, Vice President, and President on the Board of Directors. Eklund served as the Secretary on the National Tactical Officers Association Board of Directors. He has a Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology and a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership. Chris served in the U.S Army National Guard from 1992-2002 before separating as a staff sergeant. He retired from the sheriff's office as a Sergeant in January 2025 and began his career with NTOA as a Senior Instructor in February of 2025.