Announcing the Contenders

Published: December 31, 2008

Gary Lyle Director/Chief
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Md.

Notable Achievements:

  • Led his department to become the first community college public safety agency in the nation to receive accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
  • Coordinated the switch of the radio system from an inefficient low-band frequency to an 800 MHz system, which is interoperable with other county agencies, including police, fire and the county emergency operations center
  • Established the campus security bike patrol unit
  • Launched the campus Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) system program for women and seniors
  • Implemented a formal department commendation program to publicly recognize officers who exceed department standards
  • Implemented a recruit training program that surpasses the State of Maryland and IACLEA requirements. The department’s four days on, two days off work schedule provides 24/7 coverage and reduces overtime.

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