Helping First Responders Survive the Job, Lead With Purpose, and Break the Silence

Chief Christopher Workman is a career law enforcement officer, first responder, author, speaker, and founder of the DeepBlu Project.

With more than 25 years in law enforcement and more than 30 years as a first responder, Chris speaks from lived experience, not theory. He currently serves as Chief of Police for the Town of Cheswold, Delaware, and has dedicated much of his work to officer wellness, leadership, mental health awareness, and breaking the stigma that still exists within police culture.

Chris holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Delaware Technical Community College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Behavioral Science with a certificate in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, and a Master of Science Degree in Administration of Justice from Wilmington University.

He is the author of Silence Behind the Blue Wall: Surviving the Mental Health Stigma in Police Culture and uses his platform, podcast, training, and speaking engagements to bring difficult but necessary conversations to the forefront.

He has also served in national leadership roles and advisory positions focused on law enforcement leadership, small and rural agencies, training, wellness, and professional development.

His message is direct: leadership is responsibility, wellness is survival, and the people who protect others need support before they reach a breaking point.