Administrative Services 

The Administrative Services includes the Chief of Police and the Assistant Chief of Police who are primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the department as well as establishing General Orders, Rules and Regulations, and the goals and mission of the agency.  In addition, there is one (1) Administrative Sergeant that provides Administrative Support to the Chief of Police, Accreditation Research, and Personnel Records Management.  This section also employees one part-time Principle Research and Policy Consultant and one part-time Evidence/Property Control Technician. 

Investigative Services 

The  Investigative Unit is made up of a Detective Sergeant and Detective. This unit works closely with other members of the department as well as other law enforcement agencies to ensure the University is conducting thorough and efficient investigations.

Patrol Services 

Ðǿմ«Ã½ Patrol Officers are oftentimes the first point of face-to-face contact that you will have when requiring police assistance. These officers are responsible for the majority of community interaction and are the ones who respond to calls for service. Our patrol officers are on campus 24/7/365 and ready to respond to anything at a moments notice. Patrol operations consist of vehicle patrol, foot patrol and bicycle patrol depending upon staffing levels, special concerns, and the needs of the community.  Patrol officers are also expected to conduct preliminary investigations into criminal acts that are reported or suspicious activity that is observed.  In addition, Patrol officers enforce traffic laws, the Student Code of Conduct, and certain university policies. Members of the Patrol Section also participate in a wide variety of community outreach programs, staff numerous athletic & special events each year and take part in a number of university initiatives.  The Patrol Services unit is led by one (2) Patrol Lieutenants who oversees four (4) Sergeants who serve as shift supervisors.

Emergency Communication Services 

The Emergency Communications Center is comprised of one (1) Administrative Lieutenant (who also serves as the department’s Business Officer and handles logistical tasks within the police department), one (1) Public Safety Systems Technician, two (2) Emergency Telecommunication Supervisors, and six (6) Emergency Telecommunicators.  This section is responsible for the continuous operations of the dispatch center for police, medical and fire calls for service that are reported.  In addition to dispatching emergency services, and answering on average 14,000 calls annually, our telecommunicators must be proficient with a multitude of computer and information systems.  These systems include on-campus systems such as card access, cameras and Emergency Medical Dispatch.  In addition, the staff must be familiar with the rules regarding access to criminal information, driver’s history information, and other protected data that is used by the department to increase campus security.

Specialty Services

Bike Patrol

Ðǿմ«Ã½PD Bike Patrol

Several members of the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department are certified bike officers. These officers are identified by wearing a neon yellow uniform shirt and will probably have a bicycle nearby. Bike patrol bridges a gap between vehicle patrol and foot patrol. Bikes can be operated on streets, sidewalks and alleys which make them well suited for patrolling campus during athletic and community events.

K9

Ðǿմ«Ã½PD K9 Division

At this time, we have two K9’s working for the Ðǿմ«Ã½ Police Department.

Lando is a 10 year old Belgian Malinois who joined the Ðǿմ«Ã½PD in 2023 as a trained explosives detection canine. His handler is Sgt. Conner Wilson

Hondo is a 1 year old Black Labrador Retreiver who joined the Ðǿմ«Ã½PD in 2026 as a trained explosives detection canine. His handler is Officer Anthony Jarvis. 

You will see both K9's and their handlers around campus on patrol and conducting safety sweeps prior to large scale events.