Chief J.W. Golden was hired as the first Chief of Police for UTD, after he retired as Chief of Police for the the city of Richardson, Texas. Chief Golden inherited a security staff of four.

Five UT System Police Officers tfrom other UT campuses ransferred to the new Police Department at the rank of Sergeant. The Police Department operated out of the Temporary Administration Building which was located at the 2200 block of Waterview Parkway between Tatum Street and Cullum Street. The Police Dispatch was located in Cecil Green Hall. An Officer's workroom was also located in Cecil Green Hall. The Department's staff was expanded to 6 Security Guards, 3 Dispatchers, 5 Police Sergeants, a Secretary, and a Police Chief. The Department had one patrol car, (a 1974 Ford Ranchero), and two electric golf carts.

The Department moved from the temporary building at Tatum Street to the basement of the Founders North building in the center of campus. Two Clerks were hired to process parking permits and maintain Department records. The Department's commissioned staff now included 5 Police Officers, 4 Police Sergeants, and a Police Chief. The non-commissioned staff was increased to 10 Security Guards. The first Information Center for visitors was erected at the intersection of Lookout Drive and Drive G. The Dispatch Center was relocated to the 2nd floor of the Founders North building.

The Department's staff added one Police Officer and One Security Guard every other year until about 1985. The Department now operated with 2 patrol cars, one unmarked Dodge, and three electric golf carts.

A Parking Permit Office was added to the Department staffed with 2 Clerks. The Department increased it's total staff to include 15 Security Guards, 3 Dispatchers, 4 Police Officers, 2 Police Sergeants, a Police Lieutenant, a Police Chief, a Secretray, and 4 Clerks.

The first computers were added to the Department for dispatch/CAD, report writing and record keeping. Two additional officers were hired during this time. The first phase of the Waterview Apartments was being constructed. The Bike Patrol was implemented with the purchase of 2 Raleigh Police Bikes. This added to our mobile patrol fleet.

The Police Department moved to a new 4,000 sq. ft. facility located on the N.E. corner of campus. The next few phases of Waterview were being constructed. Two additional officers were hired. The purchase of 2 new Crown Victoria Police Interceptor squads began our new fleet. The Police Department has 13 Commissioned officers and 19 Security Guards at this time. Chief J.W. Golden retires after 23 years of service to the Police Department.

The department begins to restructure and develop with a strong emphasis on professional standards. The Community Liaison Officer Program and other community programs are developed. The development of the Explorer Program exploded in to a very highly regarded program for our department and the community. The Motorcycle Division was implemented by an officer and the department purchased 2 fully-equipped Kawasaki KZ-1000.s. The parking management position and program headed by Steve Bettley was developed and student employees were hired to handle ticket writing duties on campus. The new Information Center is constructed and moves to University Parkway. The location at Lookout and Drive G is closed and removed.

The emphasis on building a stronger department continues. The Department was restructured and the addition of the Asst. Chief position and the addition of 7 new positions added to the previous amount bringing our rise to 26 commissioned Police Officers with 12 Security Guards, 8 Communication Officers (TCOs) and 1 civilian crime prevention specialist. The Police Department organizational chart consists of (1) Chief, (1) Asst. Chief, (2) Lieutenants, (3) Sergeants, (3) Corporals, (15) Officers. The Parking Office moved from their location at the Police Department and combined their services with the Bursars office. They separated from the Police and made their own division. A new Police Tahoe was purchased and added to the fleet.

Cadets are continuing to be sent to the Academy and graduating to fulfill our authorized strength of 26 officers. A new Communications facility was designed and constructed. The Communications Officers moved in to their new building in October of 2006 and they continue to flourish with the departments sights and goals for accreditation in the near future. The Department estblished the Community Emergency Response Team training and graduates its first class of community members. A Student Patrol program is founded to assist the Police Department staffed with 25 students. The fleet remains at 6 squads, 2 guard vehicles, 2 motorcycles and 6 patrol bicycles. The Police Department organizational chart consists of (1) Chief, (1) Asst. Chief, (1) Captain, (1) Lieutenant, (4) Sergeants, (3) Corporals, (15) Officers. There was also the addition of the Emergency Management Coordinator. Our future plans include a new police facility. The Department continues to strive for and accomplish our goals of courtesy, service and professionalism.

The Department obtained and completed operator level training for patrol rifles. Additionally, the Department acquired and deployed Mobile Data Terminal computers in each patrol vehicle. A reorganization took place and established the Office of Investigative and Special Operations and redesignated the Office of Investigative and Administrative Services to the Office of Administrative and Auxiliary Services. As a result a third command level position was established. Additionally, members of the Department continue to serve on national and state level committees in support of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, International Association of Chiefs of Police, UT System Police, Emergency Management as well as various committees of The University of Texas System.