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David G. Tedjeske
Director of Public Safety
(610) 519-6982
Email: david.tedjeske
The Director is responsible for oversight of the entire Public Safety Department. The Director is responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures that will enhance the safety and security of the University community. The Director is responsible for budgeting, planning, and the development of organizational goals. The Director coordinates the University's emergency management plan and oversees training and drills relating to emergency preparedness. The Director is the Department's external spokesperson, establishing and nurturing contacts with student organizations and University administrators to resolve safety and security issues on campus.

Debra Patch
Associate Director of Public Safety
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
Email: debra.patch
The Associate Director receives administrative supervision from the Director of Public Safety. The Associate Director has management responsibility for the operational and administrative functions associated with the Public Safety patrol unit, housing security unit, shift managers and supervisors, communications personnel, and the investigative unit. The Associate Director manages and coordinates University special events with respect to police, security, and Public Safety services; manages recruitment and selection initiatives; the Departmental Field Training Officer (FTO) Program; performance appraisal process; employee recognition efforts and Departmental disciplinary procedures; establishes employee and Departmental goals, objectives, expectations, and standards; conducts internal affairs activities including investigating student/citizen complaints; formulates, implements and monitors operational policies and procedures; and coordinates out-service training and other long-term professional growth and development initiatives.

David Mann
Assistant Director of Public Safety
(610) 519-6986
Email: david.mann
The Assistant Director receives administrative supervision from the Director of Public Safety. The Assistant Director is responsible for the management and coordination of the Departmental computer systems and technological equipment, access control systems, emergency phones, alarm monitoring equipment, crime prevention programs, Department's uniform and other service contracts, University's and Department's fleet safety program, in-service training initiatives, community services program, the Student Patrol/Student Desk Attendant Program, and is an integral member of the University's access/key control committee. The Assistant Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive University wide crime prevention and awareness program by facilitating goal-setting discussions with campus groups, following up on agreed upon action plans, conducting meetings with residence student groups and Public Safety officers, and ensuring crime prevention functions are presented to the community at large. The incumbent assists the Director and Associate Director in completing other Departmental tasks and projects.

John Shuter
Special Services Manager
(610) 519-5980
Email: john.shuter
Coordinates the activities associated with the Department's technological equipment and systems, including: the University's access control system, fire alarm systems, monitoring equipment, radio equipment and systems, automated records management system (ARMS), Departmental Webpage, and other technological equipment used in the completion of the Department's primary responsibilities as the University's Public Safety entity. Serves as the Department's liaison to the University Information and Technology Department; fleet maintenance, ensuring the fleet vehicles are properly equipped and maintained; maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of administrative services within the Public Safety Department.

Carolyn Arena
Parking and Transportation Manager
(610) 519-3826
Email: carolyn.arena
The Parking Manager is responsible for managing Parking and Transportation functions within the Department of Public Safety. The Parking Manager is responsible for managing the process of issuing permits, enforcement of regulations, managing special events parking requests, and overseeing ticket and permit appeals. The Parking Manager works closely with Facilities to ensure that existing parking spaces are utilized efficiently and that lots are properly maintained. The Parking Manager coordinates and schedules the University Shuttle System.

Clifford Hall
Special Events Manager
(610) 519-6987
Email: clifford.hall
The Special Events Manager is responsible for the operational and administrative functions associated with Villanova University events. The Special Events Manager is the primary contact with event coordinators from both on and off-campus, participating extensively in pre-event planning and determining Public Safety staffing needs for all events. In addition, the Special Events Manager works throughout the year with the Villanova Conference Services Office to coordinate Public Safety support for on-campus activities sponsored by the Villanova Conference Services Office, and groups not affiliated with Villanova, in hosting events on campus. The Special Events Manager will ensure the there is adequate Public Safety staffing and parking for all events on campus. The Special Events Manager will report directly to the Associate Director of Public Safety.

Joanna Aversa-Gallagher
Investigator/Sexual Assault Resource Coordinator
(610) 519-6670
Email: joanna.aversa
Responsible for conducting sexual assault awareness and crime prevention seminars for University faculty, staff and students; primarily responsible for conducting follow-up investigations involving sexual assault incidents; conducting investigations and follow-up activities into criminal and non-criminal incidents occurring on the University property as directed; assisting in the coordination of the Department?s Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) functions; assisting in the analysis of statistical crime/incident data pertaining to criminal activity for proper follow-up; assisting in the preparation of Federal and State reporting documentation; drafts correspondence and survey reports regarding investigations and sexual assault incidents; and carries out special assignments/projects.

Robert Wimer
Investigator/Crime Prevention Specialist
(610) 519-6985
Email: robert.wimer
The investigator is responsible for conducting investigations and follow-up activities into criminal and non-criminal incidents occurring on the University property. The investigator also conducts crime prevention seminars for University faculty, staff and students and performs crime prevention surveys in order to identify vulnerable areas with regard to safety and security.