Brent Plisch Picture: Althea Dotzour
Brent Plisch, present interim College of Wisconsin–Madison Police Division chief, has been named the brand new UWPD chief of police.
Plisch will shift into this new function on March 16.
“I’ll proceed to advertise the protection and well-being of all who stay, work, and study at UW–Madison,” mentioned Plisch. “I, together with my UWPD colleagues, attempt to create an atmosphere the place college students, college, employees, and neighborhood members really feel protected.”
Throughout his time at UW–Madison, Plisch has been concerned in practically all sides of public security offered by UWPD, together with discipline coach, Okay-9 handler, neighborhood liaison, and varied management ranges. Previous to his appointment to interim chief of police, Plisch served because the assistant chief for administration and help, with management oversight of emergency administration, entry management and video methods, human assets, funds, IT, {and professional} requirements.
“With practically 20 years of expertise working for the UWPD, Brent Plisch has a deep understanding of present points going through UW–Madison and the encompassing neighborhood,” mentioned Rob Cramer, vice chancellor for finance and administration. “Plisch’s time as interim chief of police has offered him the chance to refine his management abilities and additional join with the UW–Madison and surrounding neighborhood. I’ve been appreciative of Chief Plisch’s willingness to have interaction throughout our totally different constituencies to construct a safer campus for everybody.”
Cramer additionally thanked the search committee for his or her effort and time in choosing finalists and appreciated everybody who participated within the choice course of and offered suggestions.
Plisch mentioned the UWPD will proceed to concentrate on constructing relationships, studying in regards to the UW–Madison neighborhood’s expectations and discovering artistic methods to have interaction UWPD employees so the neighborhood is ready to satisfy future challenges collectively.
Plisch was chosen from amongst 4 finalists in a search carried out by a 13-member committee chaired by Nancy Lynch, vice chancellor for authorized affairs.
Previous to Plisch becoming a member of UWPD in June 2005 as a police officer, he was a captain in the US Military. He has a bachelor’s diploma from Winona State College and is working in the direction of a grasp’s diploma in public administration from the College of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
The affiliate vice chancellor and chief of police is liable for main and overseeing all police division capabilities whereas constructing and sustaining robust relationships with campus stakeholders to deal with points and foster neighborhood power. Moreover, the chief collaborates with multidisciplinary groups to creatively cut back vulnerabilities and safeguard the campus neighborhood.
