E066: From Police Officer to Crime Prevention Expert, Why He Opposed Lockdowns | Chris VandenBos

About this episode

Chris VandenBos discusses his transition from police officer to crime prevention expert and his opposition to lockdowns.

⁠Invigorate Your Business With George Stroumboulis.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.stroumboulis.com/podcast/crime-prevention-in-canada-with-chris-vandenbos-e066-podcast ---------------------------------------- GUEST: Chris VandenBos is a former Canadian police officer and co-founder of Blue Line Home Protection, where he specializes in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and residential home fortification. After years on the front lines responding to break-ins, home invasions, and violent incidents, Chris saw firsthand that most crime is preventable — not through reaction, but through environment, design, and deterrence. That experience shaped his shift from traditional policing to a prevention-first approach focused on making homes harder targets before crime occurs. Chris is also the founder of Police On Guard, a national organization formed to support principled leadership, accountability, and civil liberties within law enforcement and the broader community. His work is rooted in real-world experience, not fear, empowering homeowners with clarity, confidence, and peace of mind. ---------------------------------------- Chris’s Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: George Stroumboulis

Guest: Chris VandenBos

Topics covered

• crime prevention
• policing
• home security
• environmental design
• civil liberties

Keywords

• crime prevention
• CPTED
• home fortification
• police officer
• lockdowns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Blue Line Home Protection, Police On Guard

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