Ehrenreich Brings 20 Years of Experience as City Marshal
By Marlana Smith
Chris Ehrenreich brings 20 years of law enforcement experience as the interim City Marshal for Shelbina.
Ehrenreich has been a resident of Shelbina for approximately 12 years. He began his career in law enforcement with Shelbina Police Department (SPD) in 2006 after graduating from the Law Enforcement Training Institute at the University of Missouri in Columbia.
He served as a patrol officer with SPD from 2006 to 2008 before accepting a full-time position with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). He remained with the SCSO from 2008 to 2026, serving as deputy, sergeant, and chief deputy.
Ehrenreich became interested in the city marshal position after learning it might become available. Once the position opened, he decided to pursue it because of his strong connection to Shelbina and his familiarity with the community, its residents and its public safety needs.
“Taking on the city marshal role almost feels like coming full circle,” Ehrenreich said. “The goal is not just enforcement, but also a chance to help shape the same community where I first learned the job.”
His focus will be on strengthening public safety, building trust and providing consistent policing for all Shelbina residents.
Throughout his career, Ehrenreich has gained experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, emergency response and community policing. He has worked with citizens, local agencies and other law enforcement officers to address public safety concerns and solve problems affecting the community.
Those experiences, he said, have prepared him to lead the department, support officers and staff, maintain professional standards and ensure Shelbina residents receive responsive, fair and effective law enforcement services.
His top priority is to ensure the department continues to run efficiently with timely responses to calls for service and a continued focus on the needs of the community. He also said he wants to maintain a visible law enforcement presence in Shelbina, listen to residents’ concerns and work proactively to address issues before they become larger problems.
Ehrenreich is committed to strengthening partnerships with local schools, businesses, emergency responders and neighboring agencies.
“My goal is to build trust, improve communication and ensure the department continues to serve the community with professionalism, integrity, accountability and responsive service,” he said.
Residents with concerns, complaints or tips may contact the Shelbina Police Department or the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Depending on the nature of the report, an officer may contact the reporting party by phone or respond to the location.
Ehrenreich said his commitment as city marshal will be to build on the trust, transparency and partnerships already established by past administrations and officers.
“Public safety is a collaborative effort,” he said. “I am dedicated to ensuring our streets remain safe and that our families and community continue to feel secure.”
He said that through high standards of professionalism and increased patrol visibility, the department can remain responsive and deeply rooted in the community.
“I look forward to working to protect Shelbina while fostering a safe and supportive environment where everyone can live and grow together,” Ehrenreich said.
His first day was Monday, June 1.
