Former Hammond Police Chief Named Public Safety Director at Purdue Calumet, North Central

Miller-Brian-0415Brian Miller, former Hammond Chief of Police, has assumed responsibilities as Director of Public Safety at Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central.

His duties in this newly-established position include overseeing law enforcement, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance and transportation at both regional campuses. Purdue Calumet and Purdue North Central are engaging in a unification process to become Purdue University Northwest effective with the start of the 2016-17 academic year.

Safety is a top priority on both campuses
Miller, who retired from the Hammond Police Department in 2014 after 23 years, 10 as chief, reports to Stephen Turner, vice chancellor of Finance and Administrative Services for both campuses.

“Campus safety is a top priority on our two campuses and others across the country,” Turner said. “During discussions about our emerging unification, we felt it was important to establish this position under the direction of someone who is a respected professional with exceptional experience, education and skills. For those reasons and his ability to further our goals of a safe and positive campus experience, I am excited Brian has joined our management team and Purdue family. ”

Partnerships and collaboration
Overall, Miller offers 26 years of law enforcement experience.

“I’m very proud to serve Purdue Calumet and Purdue North Central,” Miller said. “My goal is to create partnerships with the university community. With assistance from the faculty, staff and students, I am eager to work together to make each of our campuses and the future Purdue University Northwest as safe a place to live, study and work as possible.”