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Western is starting the process of selecting its next Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety. Vice President of Business & Financial Affairs Joyce Lopes has formed a search committee and engaged an outside consultant to identify, recruit, and interview candidates over the next few months. The search committee will invite semi-finalists for on-campus interviews in October, and will publicize ways for campus community members to meet candidates and provide feedback.

Michael Sledge, chair of the Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety search committee, is pleased to provide the following information about search activities to date:

The search committee in now reviewing the draft position description and is working with the search firm. Zoom interviews and campus visits will occur in fall quarter.

Questions about the search process may be directed to Michael Sledge.

The following members of the Western community are serving on the committee: 

 

Michael Sledge, Committee Chair  

Executive Director for Student Life

 

Glory Busic 

AS President 2021-22

Incoming 2022-23 AS President will continue on the committee

 

Terrence Cunningham  

Police Officer, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Police Department

 

Pat Gillham

Associate Professor, Sociology Department/Faculty Senate Representative

 

Naira Gonzalez 

AS VP for Diversity 2021-22

Incoming 2022-23 AS VP for Diversity will continue on the committee

 

Vicki Hsueh 

Professor, Political Science Department/UFWW Representative

 

Stephanie Scott             

Forms and Records Analyst 2, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Police Department

  

Randy Stegmeier           

Security Manager, Pike Place Market, Seattle 

 

Dong Vo

 Assistant Director, Residence Life/Professional Staff Organization Representative

 

Lane Weaver     

Fire Protection Engineer, Facilities Management/PSE Representative

 

Ryan Wycoff

Equipment Technician 3, Facilities Management / WFSE Representative