Manning native and Clemson University Police Department (CUPD) Captain Chris Harrington has been promoted to Deputy Chief of Police, effective July 15th. Harrington, a two-time graduate of Clemson University, began his career with CUPD in 2005 and has served in various leadership roles over his 19-year tenure.
“Chris has distinguished himself as a leader and staunch advocate for CUPD, Clemson University, and the surrounding community,” said Associate VP for Public Safety and Chief of Police Greg Mullen. “His commitment and dedication to excellence is demonstrated daily through his professionalism, work ethic, and strength of character.”
Harrington, who most recently served as the Commander of the Operations Bureau, has overseen nearly every facet of the department. His previous leadership roles include Commander of the Investigations and Support Bureau, Professional Development and Training Commander, and Uniform Patrol Lieutenant. He has also been the project team lead for over $1 million in state and federal grant programs, partnering with Clemson faculty researchers on mental health and co-occurring disorders response strategies.
“I am deeply honored to serve as the next Deputy Chief of Police at Clemson University,” Harrington said. “This great institution has given so much to me, and it is my privilege to continue to give back to Clemson in every way that I can. Our team in Public Safety is truly remarkable, and every day they do their very best to set a standard of excellence in service to others.”
In recognition of his community impact and outstanding service to the university, Harrington received the Clemson University Alumni Association’s Roaring 10 Award in 2021. He is also a graduate of the fourth cohort of the President’s Leadership Institute (PLI).
Harrington’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2004) and a Master of Public Administration (2019), both from Clemson University. He has completed additional leadership training through the FBI-LEEDA Command and Executive Leadership Institutes, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, and the Executive Education Program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Harrington, a 2001 graduate of Manning High School, relocated to Clemson after completing his undergraduate studies in 2004. He is the son of Johnny and Betty Harrington of Paxville and resides in Pendleton, with his wife and two children.
