Divisions

The Administrative Division serves in a support and leadership capacity to the rest of the department. The division consists of an office manager, an administrative assistant, a public relations officer, the assistant chief of police, and the chief of police.

Alum Bryan Vaughn Chief of Police

Alum Kyle Lowe Assistant Chief of Police

Alum Chad Ballard Administrative Lieutenant

Glen McCull Operations Lieutenant

Mandy Shaw Process and Compliance Coordinator

Marlena Cameron Administrative Coordinator

The Patrol Division consists of 18 police officers certified by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. These officers conduct preventative patrol on foot, vehicle and bicycle. They are the core of the department and are the first line of defense for crime. Each officer must pass a rigorous background check and meet our high standards prior to an interview. Each officer has full law enforcement authority with powers of arrest.

David E Wallace Sgt./Patrol

Christopher Davis Sgt./Patrol

Alum Andrew Coffman Police Officer

William Ford Police Officer

William Hall Police Officer

Wayne Hatfield Police Officer

Charles Humphries Police Officer

Nathan Mingo Police Officer

Alum Destynie Nevil Police Officer

Chris Nutt Police Officer

Harry Patrick Police Officer

Alum Colton Wheeler Police Officer

Aliyah Abron Police Officer

Alum Juan Carrillo Police Officer

Tramaine Williams Police Officer

The Community Engagement Division represents the East Texas A&M Police Department in community/law enforcement relationships. It is responsible for implementing and administering effective outreach programs and events for the students, faculty, and staff of East Texas A&M. Additionally, the division liaises with student organizations and university departments to create a relational dynamic that facilitates communication, interaction, involvement, and an exchange of ideas between the East Texas A&M Police Department and the community it serves.

Alum Ray Dittrich, M.S. Community Engagement Sgt

The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all crimes reported to the University Police Department. If you have any questions contact [email protected]. The CID offices also provide crime victim assistance.

Alum P. Lance Sharp Sgt./Criminal Investigations

Alum Jason Irwin Sgt./Criminal Investigations

The Dispatch Division is many people's first contact with the department when they are in need of assistance. Our dispatchers must also pass an intensive background check and receive four weeks of on-the-job training. The Texas Commission of Law Enforcement Standards and Education certifies each dispatcher as a telecommunicator. These dedicated individuals work around the clock to monitor the department's 911 system and police radio.

Jerry House Communications Supervisor

Justin Hobbs Communications Officer

Alum Kimberly Huffman Communications Officer

Malcolm Lowrie Communications Officer

Emma Byers Communications Officer I

The Security Division oversees the security of the university’s facilities. These officers must also meet the department's high standards for its employees. Each security officer must pass an extensive background check and receive eight weeks of intensive training upon hiring. The security officers have no arrest authority, but they do have the authority to issue citations.

Howard Heath Security Guard

Blake Roten Security Guard

The Crime Victims Service Coordinator will ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim is afforded the rights granted to victims, guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims according to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapters 56A and 56B. The Crime Victims Service Coordinator is also responsible for coordinating and administering the Crime Victims Assistance Program for the University Police Department.