BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University Public Safety has appointed Anthony Williams as its first deputy superintendent and chief law enforcement officer.
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Williams will oversee IU Police operations on all nine campuses in Indiana and set performance standards for the department.
“I’m humbled and excited about the opportunity to join Indiana University,” Williams said. “I’m ready to share my experience and passion for policing in a higher-education environment with IU and looking forward to engaging with the IU community.”
Williams is currently a police lieutenant of operations at Northwest Missouri State University Police Department, where he has been serving for nearly 15 years.
According to IUPD, Williams is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in corporate recreation and wellness, both from Northwest Missouri State University.
“Deputy Superintendent and Chief Williams has a track record of building trust and positive relationships within the police department and the communities he serves,” IU Associate Vice President and Public Safety Superintendent Benjamin Hunter said. “He is deeply committed to transparency, community engagement and our mission of providing the greatest possible degree of safety for all members of the IU community.”
A selection committee, co-chaired by IUPD Deputy Superintendent Brad Seifers and Chief Diversity Officer Tricia Edwards, was made up of IU students, faculty, and staff.
Williams steps into the new role on Aug. 1.
