February 21, 2008

University of Miami Police Chief Named Campus Safety Director of the Year 2007

CORAL GABLES, FL – (February 21, 2008) – Campus Safety Magazine has honored University of Miami Police Chief David Rivero as Director of the Year 2007 in the education category.

The annual award recognizes campus law enforcement officials who exhibit outstanding leadership and management abilities, maintain high officer morale, and foster excellent community relations and extensive involvement with the public.

Chief Rivero was cited for introducing crime mapping at almost no cost, introducing patrol scripting to study crime in high-risk areas, expanding UM’s crime prevention unit, and enhancing officer and employee incentives. Also, he was commended for developing the Canes Resource Officer program that now involves five officers who focus their efforts campus-wide with students, RAs, organizations and departments, and for introducing 10 Segway personal transport vehicles, three electric cars, and tripling bicycle patrols so officers can more easily interact with the campus constituency.

A 26-year veteran of the City of Miami Police Department, Chief Rivero joined UM in October 2006 and immediately created a new vision for University of Miami Police by redesigning patrol vehicles, department name, and web page to enhance visibility on campus.

For more information on the award, visit www.campussafetymagazine.com

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Media Contact:
Margot Winick
mwinick@miami.edu
305-284-5500