Lieutenants

The shift lieutenant is responsible for effectively managing the daily security operations associated with a shift within the Department of Public Safety. Lieutenants provide proactive leadership and guidance to ensure that uniformed patrol/housing security officers work cooperatively with one another and with Villanova University's faculty, staff, and students to provide a safe and secure environment on Villanova's property and within Villanova's buildings, facilities, and residence halls. The shift lieutenant must possess good problem solving and decision making abilities along with excellent judgment and discretion.

	Vincent Thomas has been with the Department since 1985 and has been in his present position since 2001.  He has years of experience in EMS and served in this nation's military for 21 years.  Lt. Thomas is a founding member of the Department's Bike Unit.
	Jon Vigile has been with the Department since 2009 and has been in his present position since 2010.  He has a B.A. in Political Science from Temple University and a M.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.  He is a RAD instructor and has APCO Public Safety Basic Telecommunicator I certification.
	Elisa Lopez has been with the Department since 2009 and has been in her present position since 2011.  She has a B.A. in Crime, Law, & Justice from Penn State University and a Certificate in Leadership Studies from Villanova University.  She has experience in EMS as a volunteer EMT-B.

Sergeants

Sergeants assist shift lieutenants in managing the day-to-day operations of a shift. Sergeants also act as shift supervisor in the absence of a lieutenant and provide direct supervision of officers assigned to the shift. Sergeants follow up to ensure that incidents have been handled properly by subordinates and also help ensure that reports and other forms are properly completed and approved. Sergeants also make frequent periodic checks of personnel assigned to posts and patrol areas. Sergeants provide feedback to the Lieutenant on employee performance to assist in the preparation of performance evaluation reports.

	Vincent DiMatteo has been with the Department since 1990 and has been in his present position since 2008.  He has years of experience in EMS and as a Municipal Police Officer.  Sgt. DiMatteo is a founding member of the Department's Bike Unit.
	Donna Thompson has been with the Department since 2001 and has been in her present position since 2009.  She has experience as a Training Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Life Safety Consultant, and in Crime Prevention.
	Steven Germano has been with the Department since 2008 and has been in his present position since 2010.
	Carlos Rodriguez, Sr. has been with the Department since 2010 in his present position.  He is seeking his degree in Communications and Applied Technology at Drexel University.  He has years of experience as a Police Officer and has worked at other universities.  He has been an instructor for Use of Force, Sexual Harassment, and Crime Prevention.
	John T. Skulski has been with the Department since 2010 in his present position.  He has an Associate's Degree from Alvin Community College. He has 15 years of Law Enforcement experience and is the recipient of over 30 awards and commendations during his career.
	John Tiedemann has been with the Department since 2008 and has been in his present position since 2011.  BA in Sociology/Criminal Justice from East Stroudsburg University.  Served as PO II and Field Training Officer before promotion to Sergeant.
	Sanjay Bridges has been with the Department since 2010 and has been in his present position since 2011.

Patrol Officers II

Communication Officers

• Carolyn Arena
• Edward Basquill

Patrol Officers I

Residence Hall Security Officers

Field Training Officers

Field Training Officers work collaboratively with Shift Supervisors to ensure newly hired and select tenured officers are properly orientated, acclimated, and trained to perform their primary job functions within the unique setting of a University environment.

Community Service Officers (CSO)

Typically, Community Service Officers function as a patrol officer. Additionally, the community service officer works proactively, interacting with Villanova community members in a manner that establishes positive relationships. Community Service Officers provide crime prevention presentations to faculty, staff, and student members of the community informing them of the many valuable programs the Department offers. Community Service Offers work closely with members from the Office for Residence Life in an effort to enhance experiences of residence hall students.