![Interim Director of Public Safety, Chief Bill Brinkley Portrait of Interim Director Brinkley](/public-safety/chief-bill-brinkley.jpg)
Meet Director Bill Brinkley
Police Chief
Director of Public Safety, Chief Scott Rhoad retired after more than 34 years of service to the university. He will be missed by the UCM community and the Department of Public Safety greatly appreciates his leadership during his years in the department.
Bill Brinkley assumed the role of Interim Director in July 2021 and then Director in July 2022. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice, both from UCM. He has been with the department since January 1999.
![Officer Ben Brown with K9 Echo](/public-safety/university-police/canine-information/officerbrownandecho.jpg)
University Police
Officer Brown and now retired German Shepherd Echo worked to keep you safe. May 11, 2021 was K9 Echo’s last night on patrol. After over 7 years of service to UCM, Echo has retired and will remain with Officer Brown and his family. Thank you Echo!
![Officer Angee Garrett directs traffic](/public-safety/officer-garrett.jpg)
Parking Services
All vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.) parked in UCM parking lots are required to properly display a valid parking permit. Parking permits can be purchased at Parking Services or online at MyCentral. Learn more.
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Access Control
Public Safety's Access Control Division includes locksmiths skilled in both electronic and mechanical locks. Access Control works to ensure campus is secure through the managment of electronic and regular keys issued to students and employees. They also maintain and replace existing access systems. Learn more.