Two executive police officers from The University of Texas System are among16 nationwide finalists for the 2012 Director of the Year [1]award, a prestigious recognition sponsored by Campus Safety [2] magazine.
The award recognizes an administrator responsible for campus protection who goes beyond the call of duty, demonstrating outstanding leadership skills, ingenuity, selflessness and overall achievement.
Chief of Police William Adcox [3], UT Police at Houston, was selected for several important achievements, including the development of a customized physical abilities test for female applicants and the introduction of a police officer salary step program to attract candidates who are bilingual and college educated. Read more here [3].
Director of Police Michael Heidingsfield [4], UT System Police, was also selected for notable achievements, which include revising 35 critical policies in a little over a year and redesigning officers’ uniforms and patches so they wouldn’t be confused with private security personnel. Read more here [4].
The 2012 Director of the Year will receive special editorial coverage in a future issue of Campus Safety, recognition in the campus safety and security community and a custom plaque.
Campus Safety magazine is hosting an online poll to determine the 2012 winner. Vote now. [5]