Police chief to retire

Daily Egyptian

The director of the SIUC Department of Public Safety will retire Dec. 31.

Samuel L. Jordan, 49, of West Frankfort has served with the SIUC police for 11 years. Joining the University in 1992, he had spent the previous 12 years with the University of Illinois police.

Robert York, executive director of human relations and support, said in a press release that he intends to find a replacement before the end of the month.

During his tenure here, Jordan has initiated a field training officer program and a crime prevention unit and resurrected the tactical response and negotiations team.

The SIU Police Department currently has 37 active, sworn officers and 17 office staff, which includes parking division personnel.

Jordan said in a press release that he intends to remain in the area and is considering teaching at the university and college level, doing law enforcement training or working in the private sector. He will teach an administration of justice course at SIUC this spring.

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