Interim Director of Public Safety

Darryl Walker

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Saint Louis University

**** – Retired

March 2021 – February 2022

Interim Assistant Vice President

Department of Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness

Manage the overall functions for the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the safety of Saint Louis University campuses.

Emphasis on Community Based Policing, Diversity and Inclusion.

Essential responsibilities included collaborating with other University partners to coordinate security needs, event planning, staffing, risk management and emergency disaster preparedness.

Administered an $8.9 million budget.

Provided leadership, direction and performance management to assistant directors of Administration and Operations, first line supervisors and Communications managers; Ensure Clery Act compliance; provide oversight of technology and accreditation and supervise shift officers.

Oversee contract services related to public safety, including law enforcement and fire safety services; ensure that services provided are in accordance with contract requirements, related laws, ordinances and federal regulations.

Serve as liaison to contract service representatives, police agencies, organizations and the public; advise and provides assistance to various university stakeholders regarding issues related to public safety programs and issues.

As a member of the critical incident management team, coordinate campus emergency and disaster preparedness, response, family reunification and recovery planning.

Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding public safety services or activities; represent the University and provide crisis intervention as required to resolve problems that impact public safety.

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January 2014 – March 2021

Assistant Director

Department of Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness

Assisted director of Public Safety with Clery compliance, emergency and disaster preparedness and supervision of seven supervisory personnel, 67 front line officers and other administrative duties, including assuming command of department in director’s absence.

Managed day-to-day operations for the safety and security of the University campuses, including collaborating with other departments on security of the campuses, planning, event staffing, coaching and evaluation of subordinates.

Managed supervisors and contracted security forces.

Assisted with contract negotiations concerning public safety and fire safety services.

Provided staff training opportunities.

November 2011 – January 2014

Arena Security Manager

Department of Public Safety/Emergency Preparedness

Supervised, trained and supervised more than 15 public safety officers in the University sports and entertainment complex during sporting events, concerts, graduations and private events which included mandated posts, routine patrols, daily assignments, parking, traffic control and special requests.

Identified and addressed all medical and safety issues.

Maintained effective communications with outside vendors and internal departments to ensure rapid and accurate fulfillment of requests.

Maintained thorough inventory when issuing and collecting equipment (radios, flashlights, etc.) as needed.

Handled all preparations, processing and documents for new-hire interviews, background checks, drug screening, orientation and training.

In collaboration with University partners and vendors, managed student safety escort service.

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

1989 – 2011

October 2008—October 2011

Detective Sergeant

Bureau of Investigation Homicide Division

Responded to and supervised officer-involved shootings, homicides and suspicious death investigations.

Reviewed and ensured complete and accurate follow-up investigations.

Managed daily functions of detectives to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.

Inspected personnel, facilities and tactics for safety and training requirements.

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Served as liaison to numerous local, state, federal, civic organizations and private citizens to establish and maintain rapport with the Department to enhance its functions and promote neighborhood safety and community policing.

Reviewed correspondence, budget requests and activity reports; interviewed and hired sworn and civilian personnel for the division.

October 2001–October 2008

Detective

Bureau of Investigation Homicide Division

Responded to crime scenes, conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations.

Prepared investigative reports for homicides, suspicious deaths and police-involved shooting incidents.

Apprehended suspects and prepared cases for prosecution.

Maintained liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Provided expert court testimony in more than 100 state and federal homicide cases.

Training and Education

2018 Integrity Centered Leadership (Certificate)

2017 Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education

2017 Campus Emergencies Prevention, Response and Recovery Course

Louisiana State University

2015 Law Enforcement Leadership and Organizational Change

2015 FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Training

Saint Louis University

2012 Supervision of Police Course

Northwestern University Center for Public Safety

1989 St. Louis Police Academy (Graduate)

Professional Affiliations

ASIS International

St. Louis Area Police Chiefs Association

St. Louis Corporate Security Leadership Organization

American Society of Industrial Security

FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association

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