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Community Emergency Response Team
The UT Dallas Police Department recognized 57
faculty, staff, and students for completing the Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training course. Each graduate who is an active
member of the program received a backpack stocked with assorted supplies,
an ID card, and certificate. These individuals became the first team of
volunteers in UT System to complete the CERT training, and join an elite
group of similar university teams across the United States. The team
consists of 51 active members, and is ready to respond to a disaster on
the campus or in their community to assist first responders if needed.
Each graduate is required to complete a disaster simulation once a year
and attend multiple training and refresher sessions to maintain their
membership. We congratulate each of them on a job well done.
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The UTD Police Department has recently been authorized to increase its
commissioned personnel strength from 19 Police Officers to a staff of
26 Police Officers. We are currently hiring to fill
TWO
positions as either cadets or lateral entry Police
Officers.
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.
CAMPUS ALERT
On 4-01-08, at about 4:20 AM, 2800 Waterview Parkway, University Village Apartments, Phase 9, Building #65, a female student reported a HOME INTRUSION: Female student reported an unknown subject entered her apartment through an unlocked living room window and opened her bedroom door. The unknown subject was alarmed and fled the apartment through the front door when the subject saw the female student. There are no descriptions available of subject at this time.
Safety Tips:
Secure all windows and doors at all times.
Walk in groups of two or more.
Call UTDPD for an escort if you have to walk alone.
Have your car keys out and ready when walking to your car or apartment.
Donft use cell phones or mp3 players while walking alone so you can be aware of your surroundings.
Report any/all suspicious persons or circumstances to UT Dallas Police at 972-883-2331.
Business Affairs Outstanding Employee Award March 21, 2008, Congratulations to Captain Billy Talkington who received the 2nd Quarter FY08 UTD Business Affairs Outstanding Employee Award.
Changes with the UTDPD 03-01-2008, 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 03-01-2008, Congratulations to Det. Sgt. Chris Dickson who has been appointed Interim Lieutenant and Administrator of the Office of Field Operations.
UTDPD Welcomes New Officer 02-13-2008, 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 02-08-2008, Police Cadet Ray Mitchel has been elected UT System Police Basic Training School Class President. Congratulations!
UTDPD Welcomes New Officer 01-09-2008, Welcome Police Cadet Joe Ray Mitchel. Cadet Mitchel has been hired and will attend the UT System Police Academy in Austin, Texas.
International Association of Chiefs of Police 10-16-2007, Representatives from the UTDPD attended the Annual Conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in New Orleans. IACP offers high level and relevant training to law enforcement professionals.
UTDPD Annual Banquet 9-27-2007, The following people received the following awards at the Departments Annual Banquet:
Officer of the Year
Cpl. Sergio Rodriquez
Supervisor of the Year
Sgt. Chris Dickson
Guard of the Year
Sr. Guard. Jesse DeGuzman
TCO of the Year
TCO Doug Johnson
Top Gun
Ofc. Allan Houser
Explorer of the Year
Exp. Lt. Jason Spradlin
Civilian of the Year
Steve Bettley
Citizen of the Year
Julie Ayyad
Rising Star Award
Dorothy Miller
2007 Corporate Challenge 9-19-2007, UTDPD awarded department wide luncheon for the highest participation in the 2007 Corporate Challenge. Officers participated in the 15K Bike Race, 5K Run, Billiards competition and others.
UTDPD Welcomes New Officer 09-15-2007, Welcome Sergeant Rick Bauer. Sgt. Bauer comes to the UTDPD from UTSAPD. He is a certified Police Instructor, OC Spray Instructor, and Field Training Officer. He formerly served as a Detective with UTSAPD.
Campus Alerts 8-29-2007, At approximately 8:00 a.m in the Waterview Science and Technology Center a female staff member
reported an unknown white male assaulted her grabbed arm & put it behind her back, she was able to break free.
The male is described as follows:
White Male
Mid-Thirties
Thin Build
Dirty Light colored t-shirt & khaki pants
Dark-colored wool-like toboggan knit cap.
Campus Alerts 8-23-2007, At approximately 6:00pm a juvenile female reported a suspicious male made an inappropriate
(sexual in nature) comment to her in the Activities Center Parking Lot.
The male is described as follows:
Male with a dark complexion driving a red four door compact sedan. The reporting person could not provide any
other identifying information.
Congratulations on your Promotion
8-13-07, Congratulations to Sergio Rodriguez who was promoted to Corporal on August 1st 2007. He will assist in
helping supervise second shift patrol.
Campus Alerts 7-15-2007, At 11:45 pm a student reported a male assaulted her on the N. West corner of
the UTD jogging track.
The male is described as follows:
White Male
Height: 5EE5E0Ebr>
Age: 20 - 25
Brown Hair
Fair Skin
Clean Shaven
Freckles on Face
Long Face
Distinct Jaw Line
Muscular Build
Wearing:
Dark Basketball Shorts Knee Length
Dark Hoodie Sweatshirt
White Tennis Shoes
Congratulations on your Promotion
6-30-2007, Congratulations to Kendra Penny who was promoted to Sergeant. Additionally, Chris Dickson will be
assigned as Detective-Sergeant and Supervisor of the Criminal Investigations Division.
UTDPD Attended IACLEA
6-29-2007, Representatives of the UT Dallas Police Department attended the Annual Conference of the
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators held in Las Vegas, NV, June
25-29, 2007.
Congratulations on your Awards
6-30-2007, On 6-18-2007 Sgt. Chris Dickson was recognized as the UTD Business Affairs Outstanding
Employee for the Third Quarter 2007. Additionally, Ofc. Sergio Rodriquez received the Business Affairs
Star Employee 3Q Award.
CAMPUS ALERT UPDATE
6-26-2007, A composite sketch drawing has been released of the suspect from the assault on June 4th, 2007. Please submit
any leads or tips to the UT Dallas Police at 972-883-2331.
Welcome Back!
6-23-2007, On 6-14-2007, two UT Dallas Police graduated from the UT System Academy in Austin. We are pleased to welcome
back Officers Karla Beckner and Mark Routson and are excited to be working with them in the future. Both individuals
have previous experience with UT Dallas. Officer Beckner was an Investigative Assistant for the Criminals Investigations
Division and Officer Routson was a Telecommuniactions Operator for the Communications Division.
CAMPUS ALERT
On 06-04-2007, at 1:45 AM, a student reported a male assaulted her in the 2400
block of University Parkway.
The suspect male is described as follows:
Black Male
Medium Build
30 to 40 years of age
Goatee (hair on chin only)
Close shaven dark hair
T-shirt and shorts
Suspect Vehicle: 1990s Green colored 2 door Honda Civic
Safety Tips:
Walk in groups of two or more.
Call UTDPD for an escort if you have to walk alone.
Have your car keys out and ready when walking to your car or apartment.
Dont use cell phones or mp 3 players while walking alone so you can be aware of your surroundings.
Report any suspicious persons or circumstances to UTDPD
If you have any information about this case please call the UT Dallas Police at 972-883-2331.
UTDPD Attends Random Actor Violence Seminar
5-24-2007, a UT Dallas Police representative attended the Random Actor Violence workshop held at
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. The workshop addressed general issues of
campus violence.
UTDPD to attend Security Summit
5-14-2007, The UTDPD will attend the National Campus Security Summit hosted at The University of
Central Oklahoma on May 30, 2007. This one day summit, has top experts from security, privacy, communications,
and legal fields tackling the biggest questions every Higher Education campus is facing.
Congratulations!
5-11-2007, Lt. Steve Finney was elected 2nd Vice-President of the Texas Law Enforcement Explorer
Advisor Association. Visit www.tleeaa.org
Peace Officers' Memorial Day.
5-9-2007, UTDPD is observing Peace Officers' Memorial Day on May 15th
as part of National Police Week. This day is to honor the men and women of law enforcement
who dedicate their life serving and protecting the public.
UTDPD Hires New Officer.
4-27-2007, The UTDPD is pleased to announce the new hiring of Officer Ben Rozzell. We are pleased to have him
join our department and are excited to be working with him in the future.
UTDPD Hires New Guard
4-17-2007, The UTDPD is pleased to announce the new hiring of Guard Doug Christensen. We are pleased to have him
join our department and are excited to working with him in the future.
UTDPD Explorers Win
4-17-2007, The Annual TLEEAA Explorers Competition was hosted this past weekend on the UTD campus. UTDPD
sent two explorer teams. Team 1 consisting of Post Captain Colton Rohloff, Post Sergeant Kevin Grubbs
and Explorer Jenny Chadick won first place in Felony Traffic Stops and Robbery in Progress. Team 2 consisting of
Post Lieutenant Jason Spradlin, Explorer George Graham, and Explorer Matt Seyer won first place First Aid,
Accident Investigation, Burglary in Progress, 2nd place in Arrest, Search, and Seizure, and third overall team.
The post as a whole one Top Overall Post and the UTDPD won the award of 2006 Agency of the Year. Congratulations to all
involved.
Congratulations On Your Promotion
4-13-2007, Officer Mike Rains was recently promoted to the rank
of Corporal and will be assigned the Third Shift of the Patrol Division.
Congratulations to Corporal Rains on his promotion.
TCO Receives Star Award
4-13-2007, Lead TCO Doug Johnson received the Business Affairs Star Award for the first quarter
of 2007. The award was presented to him at the quarterly Dr. Larry Terry BUsiness Affairs Award Meeting.
We are very proud of his hard work and dediaction towards the police department.
New Staff Joins UTDPD
3-12-2007, Telisha Murphy and Gloria Schattle have joined the UTD Police
Department to work as telecommunication officers in the 911 dispatch center.
In addition, UTD has hired Tammy Grigg to serve as a Senior Guard at the
new NSERL building. We welcome them all to the department and are excited
to work with them.
UTD Police Explorers Win
2-10-2007, UTD Police Explorers Jason Spradlin, Kevin Grubbs, Jenny Chaddick
and George Graham competed in the Lake Jackson Regional Explorer Competition among
22 teams. They won First Place in Overall Competition Post and First Place in Overall
Competition Team. They won First Place in Arrest/Search & Seizure and Domestic Disturbance
and Third Place in Misdemeanor Traffic Stops. Advisors: Ofc. Lee and Cadets Beckner & Routson
attended.
Congratulations On Your Promotion
01-23-2007, Interim Corporal Chris Dickson was promoted to the rank
of Sergeant and will supervise the Third Shift of the Patrol Division.
Sergeant Dickson will report to the Office of Field Operations and lead
the Patrol Officers and Guards of Third Shift. Congratulations to
Sergeant Dickson on his promotion.
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in the About UTDPD > History section.
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