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Quchee Collins appointed inaugural associate vice president of public safety

Meet Quchee Collins (pronounced Q-hee), the new face of campus safety at the University. As the University’s first associate vice president of Public Safety and chief Public Safety Officer, he brings fresh ideas and a wealth of experience to our campuses. In this 2-minute video, Chief Collins describes his vision for the future of public safety on campus, weighs in on effective leadership and emphasizes the importance of building community.

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