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2008 UTD Police News



Eleven Officers Certified in Rapid Response
December 13-14, 2008

Eleven UT Dallas police officers successfully completed their certification requirements for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT). Rapid Response training allows officers to develop tactical skills for handling critical incidents of a criminal nature including crisis negotiation, active shooter, terrorist response, among others. ALERRT provides a national curriculum to facilitate response standardization and enhance agency and interagency response tactics.


UT Dallas Police Swear-in New Lieutenant
November 24, 2008

Lieutenant Timothy A. Dorsey was sworn-in and began work with the UT Dallas Police Department. Lt. Dorsey has a long career in law enforcement having previous served as a sergeant with the Allen and Murphy Police Departments. Welcome!


International Association of Chiefs of Police
November 11, 2008

Representatives from the UT Dallas Police Department attended the Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in San Diego, California. IACP offers high level and relevant training to law enforcement professionals.


Public Safety Officers Announced
November 1, 2008

UT System Police personnel classified as noncommissioned Guards and Senior Guards have been redesignated as UT System Police Public Safety Officers (PSO) and Senior Public Safety Officers (SPSO). This title change more accurately reflects the job and duties of these personnel.


New UT Dallas Police Officer
October 20, 2008

Officer Bobby Hudson began work with the UT Dallas Police Department. Ofc. Hudson previously served with the UT Tyler Police Department. Welcome!


UT Dallas Police Awards Banquet
October 31, 2008

On the evening of October 30th, 2008, the folowing awards were made at the UT Dallas Police Department Annual Awards Banquet:

  • Supervisor of the Year- Sgt. Rick Bauer
  • Officer of the Year - Ofc. Mark Routson
  • Guard of the Year- Guard Jeff Trammell
  • Telecommunications Officer of the Year - Lisa Alexander
  • Civilian of the Year - Dorothy Miller, Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Citizens of the Year - Drs. Robin and Mitch Schuchman
  • Rising Star Award - Guard Doug Christensen
  • Top Gun - Lt. Chris Dickson
  • Explorer of the Year - Robert Haynes

2008 National Night Out Against Crime
October 7, 2008

On October 7, 2008, for the first time, the UT Dallas community will celebrate National Night Out Against Crime on the UT Dallas campus. National Night Out will be celebrated throughout Texas on this same day. This year is the 25th Anniversary of National Night Out.

National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen community spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know communities are organized and fighting back.

The UT Dallas event will occur on October 7, 2008, from 6 PM-8 PM in the Phase 8 Clubhouse parking area of The University Village Apartments. There will be a Dunk-a-Cop booth, hotdogs and refreshments, Project ID Engravers for valuables, music and much more. Prizes will be given away to participants.

UT Dallas National Night Out is sponsored by the Crime Prevention Unit of the UT Dallas Police Department, Office of Residential Life, Office of Student Affairs and The University Village Apartments.

All are welcome! Come by, dunk a cop, eat and show your support for YOUR community!

Pride Inside!

For more information: http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno


2007 Campus Crime Report Published
September 30, 2008

The 2007 UT Dallas Campus Security Act (Clery Act Report) has been published and is now publically available at: UT Dallas Clery Report.


UT Dallas Police Swear-in Two New Officers
September 15, 2008

Officers Adam Binnix and Gregory O’Hagan were sworn-in and began work with the UT Dallas Police Department. Both officers have several years of experience with the Big Spring, Texas and The Colony, Texas police departments respectively. Welcome!


Explorers Win at National Competition
July 25, 2008

UT Dallas Police Explorers Post #559 competed and won awards at the National Law Enforcement Exploring Competition held at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Over 300 Explorer Posts from across the country participated.

UT Dallas Police Explorer Team of students Kevin Grubbs, Jenny Chaddick, Grant Mock and Robert Haynes under Advisors Corporal Karl Zuber and Detective Karla Routson placed in the following:

Team Events
1st Place - Community Service - International Association of Chiefs of Police Exploring USA
3rd Place - DEA Arrest, Search & Seizure

Individual Events
3rd Place - Grant Mock - Overall 9mm Pistol Marksmanship


National Peace Officer Memorial Day
May 11, 2008

The UT Dallas Police will observe National Police Week from May 11, 2008 through May 17, 2008. Additionally, National Peace Officer Memorial Day will be observed on May 15, 2008.


Promotions
May 9, 2008

Congratulations to Mark Brushwiller who has been promoted to Sergeant and Congratulations to Devin King, Tom Lee and Karl Zuber who have been promoted to Corporal. All will serve in the Patrol Division.


UTD Police Explorer's at State Competition
April 5, 2008

UT Dallas Police Explorer Post #559 competed in the State Explorer Competition sponsored by the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association. The Post #559 Team of: Explorers Jenny Chadick, Kevin Grubbs, Robert Haynes, Grant Mock and Advisors Cpl. Karl Zuber and Lt. Chris Dickson placed 2nd in Misdemeanor Traffic Stops and 3rd in Crime Scene Search.


Lt. Steve Finney Reelected as Second Vice-President of TLEEAA
April 5, 2008

Lt. Steve Finney was elected to a second term as the Second Vice-President of the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor Association for 2008-2009.


Business Affairs Outstanding Employee Award
March 1, 2008

UTDPD realigns it's organizational structure in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness. The new structure redesignates the Office of Administrative & Investigative Services as the Office of Administrative & Auxiliary Services and establishes the Office of Investigative & Special Operations.


Congratulations
March 1, 2008

Congratulations to Det. Sgt. Chris Dickson who has been appointed Interim Lieutenant and Administrator of the Office of Field Operations.


UTDPD Welcomes New Officer
February 13, 2008

Welcome Corporal Mark Brushwiller. Cpl. Brushwiller comes to the UTDPD from UTSAPD. He is retired from the U.S. Air force and is a certified Police Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Bike Officer and Motor Officer. He formerly served as a Sergeant with UTSAPD.


Congratulations
February 8, 2008

Police Cadet Ray Mitchel has been elected UT System Police Basic Training School Class President. Congratulations!


UTDPD Welcomes New Officer
January 9, 2008

Welcome Police Cadet Joe Ray Mitchel. Cadet Mitchel has been hired and will attend the UT System Police Academy in Austin, Texas.

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