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Associate Vice President for Public Safety/Chief of Police
Iowa State University
AVP/Chief Michael R. Newton currently leads the Iowa State University (ISU) Department of Public Safety, which includes the police department, parking division and risk management. Michael began his career at ISU in April of 2017 and was initially an Assistant Vice President and Chief of Police responsible for police and parking. In March of 2019, his role expanded and he became an Associate Vice President and Chief of Police. In addition, Michael is responsible for community engagement and outreach; emergency planning and management; threat assessment and response; risk management and Clery Act compliance. Michael leads a team of over 70 professional staff members and over 50 student staff.
Michael has an associate’s degree and a certificate in psychology from North Central Technical College in Wausau, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor’s degree from Mount Senario College in Lady Smith, Wisconsin, and a master’s degree from the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. Michael has his Ph.D. from Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, Arizona. His Ph.D. research focused in on leadership styles and emotional intelligence in law enforcement. Michael is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institutes’ 113th Administrative Officers Course.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM MDT