Baker named Campus Safety’s top director for 2012

Jeff Baker, chief of the UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Department, recently was named Campus Safety magazine’s Director of the Year for 2012.

Baker’s selection resulted from a poll of readers of Campus Safety, in conjunction with a national panel of program judges. According to the magazine, Baker was noted for developing a plan to focus on community-oriented policing, for lobbying for more officers and for pushing for more thorough investigations. In addition, the magazine noted that Baker’s effort have led to a nearly 36 percent reduction in total incidents reported.

A future article in Campus Safety magazine will focus on Baker’s achievements as well as those of the UNC Charlotte Police and Public Safety Department.