By Austin Petroski
The University of Iowa has announced it will appoint a new assistant vice president for Public Safety.
Scott Beckner, the current director of public safety and chief of police at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, is expected to start in this role beginning July 18. The state Board of Regents must approve the appointment.
Beckner’s experience includes nearly 30 years in law enforcement, while serving 25 years at college institutions, and he previously worked as the chief of police at Shepherd University in Sherpherdstown, West Virginia. He also worked 18 years in the Michigan State University police.
Beckner’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, a master’s degree in criminal justice, and a juris doctorate from Michigan State. He has also received training at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
In the press release, Beckner said he was honored to be chosen to become a member of UI police team and he was impressed with its commitment to professionalism.