HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.22.2024 Police Dept Abalos Promotion
City of Plainview Police Department Announce
Promotion of Christopher Abalos
The City of Plainview Police Department Chief Derrick Watson
recently announced the promotion of Christopher Abalos to Patrol
Lieutenant.
He was recognized at a pinning ceremony held at Plainview City Hall
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on Friday, July 19. Abalos was pinned by his wife Jessica.
In his new position, Lieutenant Abalos will be responsible for leading
nineteen patrol officers and two traffic officers as they respond to 911
calls for service and traffic complaints.
Lieutenant Abalos has served the citizens of Plainview since 2015. His duties included patrol officer,
field training officer, patrol Corporal, and Patrol Sergeant; he has currently served more than 12 years as
a Texas law enforcement officer.
Lieutenant Abalos has attained a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Peace Officer
Certification. He is also a certified telecommunications officer, tactical team officer, field training
officer, intoxilyzer operator, active shooter trained and a certified law enforcement instructor.