University of Maryland, Baltimore Names New Police Chief

From UMB: Following a nationwide search, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has selected Alice K. Cary, MS, to oversee public safety at the 71-acre Baltimore campus and serve as chief of the University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Force (UMBPF). Most recently, Cary served as Patrol Operations Captain with the University of Oregon Police Department (OUPD), providing oversight of patrol and investigative officers; and planning, deployment, and response to major events and emergencies.

“Protecting UMB’s students, faculty, and staff is my foremost priority, “says UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD. “Chief Cary’s wide array of experience and record of accomplishment at the city, state, and university levels uniquely positions her to maintain the high standards of safety which our community deserves and demands.”

Prior to her 8-year tenure with OUPD, Cary served as criminal investigator with the Lane County, Oregon District Attorney’s Office; and as a state trooper with the Wyoming Highway Patrol. She earned a master’s degree in criminal justice management from Colorado Technical University, and has achieved certification from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the FBI’s Executive Leadership Institute. Cary has also received numerous awards for meritorious service.

“The search committee was very impressed with Chief Cary’s presentation,” says Dawn M. Rhodes, MBA, chief business and financial officer and vice president. “She emphasized caring and respectful treatment of every member of our community, offered strong ideas for improving communication at every level, and expressed a willingness to openly examine and confront areas that need improvement.”

Cary says UMB impressed her just as much during the search process. “I immediately felt the connection between UMB and the community. It was evident to me that there was so much pride, passion, and love for the area with a strong sense of family cohesiveness. I knew I wanted to be a strong contributor as well.”

Cary takes leadership of the UMBPF on June 11.

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