4.01.3.1.1 Chief of Police
- To oversee the LUPD including sworn and civilian employees
- To serve as the primary spokesperson for the University on law enforcement, public safety, and security matters
- To be responsible for the effective leadership, management, and direction of the activities of the LUPD and assure that law and order is maintained, state laws and University Rules and Regulations are enforced, and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime, protect the campus and ensure the public safety of the University
- To direct operations according to priorities including reducing violent crime, fostering community engagement, police recruitment and training, and use of technology to enhance efficiency
- To coordinate with internal and external organizations regarding major activities held on campus, including but not limited to athletic events, concerts, speakers' series, commencements and student/public assemblies
- To manage operational issues, as well as motivating officers and employees according to organizational objectives and policies
- To lead operations including records/evidence, personnel and human resources, planning and research/crime analysis, education and training, facilities and fleet management
- To handle oversight of Patrol Division, Dispatch, Public Information, and Internal Investigations following policies and standards
- To supervise and manage all security and emergency management operations functions of the University
- To be responsible for accurate disposition of the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026