Chris Olson

- Age: 45

- Family: Married to Beth and two kids ages 14 and 7

- Township of residence: Spring Lake Township

- Occupation: Prior Lake police detective

- Education: Associate’s degree in law enforcement from Normandale Community College, undergraduate degree in management from Cardinal Stritch University, master’s degree in public safety administration from the University of St. Thomas

- Career history: Prior Lake police officer for 22 years, working in investigations since 1992. Past president of Tri-County Law Enforcement Association and past board member of Minnesota Sex Crimes Investigators Association

- Public office: Past board member of Prior Lake Spring Lake Watershed District

- Local involvement: youth soccer coach and Tri-County Law Enforcement Association

- Web site: www.electchrisolson.com