Michael Kwiatkowski

Michael Kwiatkowski39 sec read

Senior Associate

Michael Kwiatkowski serves as the Executive Director for Campus Safety within the University of Chicago’s Department of Safety and Security. In his role, Michael is responsible for operational oversight of campus safety which includes technology services, security systems, charter school security, contract security operations, and compliance. Prior to this role, Michael served as a Deputy Chief for the University of Chicago Police Department. As Deputy Chief, Michael was responsible for the patrol, special operations, and support services divisions. The University of Chicago Police Department is a CALEA-accredited agency with 100 sworn officers providing services to the University of Chicago’s main campus, medical center, and surrounding communities.

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