Brigham Young University. Security/Police
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1975 - 1982
Administrative History
The Security/Police was a law enforcement division of Brigham Young University. Previously known as the Security Office or BYU Security, they were renamed in 1975 and initially remained under the direction of the Physical Plant. The were charged with the responsibility for protecting campus, coordinating with local police departments, and parking management on campus. The Security/Police chief during the period was Robert W. Kelshaw. In 1979 the department was transferred to Student Life, and was then renamed University Police in 1982.
Citation:
BYU Organizational History Project website, via WWW, Oct. 22, 2013 (Brigham Young University Security/Police; previously known as BYU Security, renamed in 1975; responsible for protecting campus, coordinating with local police departments, and parking management; under direction of the Physical Plant, 1975-1979; under direction of Student Life, 1979-1982; chief, Robert W. Kelshaw; renamed University Police in 1982)Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Photograph of Leonard E. Christensen
Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F212_p212centerleft
Photograph of Robert W. Kelshaw, chief of Security Police
Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F212_p212bottom
Photograph of security officer at work on campus
Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F213_p213top
Photograph of Swen C. Nielsen teaching self-defense to students
Digital Record
Identifier: UAP2_F212_p212centerright