Staff
Assistant Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police
French 302E
(434) 395-2082
comerad@longwood.edu
Operations Lieutenant
Dorrill 168
(434) 395-2398
lenhartrl@longwood.edu
I began my Law Enforcement career at Virginia State University in 2010. I was on the Emergency Response Team, A Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor and Active Shooter Instructor. I became a Sergeant in 2017 and after almost ten years there, I accepted a Sergeants position at Longwood University in April 2020.
Investigator
Dorrill 170
(434)395-2398
auxierja@longwood.edu
I retired from Chesterfield County PD, where I served for 28 years in various capacities: Uniform Operations, Criminal Investigations and Support Services, Field Training Officer, Evidence Tech, Firearms and General Instructor, Gang Expert, Arson Investigator, and School Resource Officer.
Director of Emergency Management
French Hall 302D
(434) 395-2457
gilesta@longwood.edu
BS in Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
MS in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Homeland Security Leadership and Policy
Police Sergeant
Dorrill 164
(434)395-2398
hinesbw@longwood.edu
A California native, I relocated to Idaho as a Tactical Team Operator in the Idaho Department of Corrections. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies (Criminal Justice Emphasis) from Boise State University. I relocated to Virginia in 2016 and joined Longwood the following year.
Police Sergeant
Dorrill 164
(434) 395-2091
pughra@longwood.edu
My career in law enforcement began in 2006 at Piedmont Regional Jail. I have had the pleasure to work at Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for over 3 years. I joined Longwood Police Department in December of 2017.
Administrative Coordinator Campus Police
Dorrill
(434) 395-2730
redmanbw@longwood.edu
I worked at the Crewe Police Department for seven years as an Administrative Assistant and concurrently served as a part-time dispatcher for Longwood. I joined Longwood full-time in 2017. I'm also a member of the Crewe Volunteer Fire Department and a lifetime member of the American Red Cross.
Police Officer
Dorrill 170
(434) 395-2398
steeleqn@longwood.edu
I have a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Virginia Tech and began my career in law enforcement in 2007 with Albemarle County Police Department, I then worked for Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office and joined Longwood in 2011.
Security Officer
Dorrill 170
(434) 395-4946
williamsjw@longwood.edu
I joined the Navy out of High school and completed 20 years of service retiring in 2006. I was hired at Longwood where I was a 911 Dispatcher for 12 years until dispatch was moved to Farmville, I moved to the Health and Fitness Center as the operation technician for two and a half years. I am currently the security officer for LUPD.