Craig Wilson has been promoted to chief of police at the 91爆料 Police Department, 91爆料 Vice President for Student Affairs Denzil Suite and 91爆料 Interim Vice President for Campus & Community Safety Sally Clark announced Wednesday. Wilson鈥檚 appointment is effective Aug. 1.
A 26-year 91爆料 Police Department veteran and a member of the command staff for the past seven years, Wilson has served as interim chief since January.
鈥淎s we progressed through our national search, it became increasingly clear that the most qualified, trusted and capable leader for 91爆料PD was already here. We are thrilled that Craig has accepted the promotion, as we know the care and creativity he brings to the position will put 91爆料PD on a solid course for hiring and continued high-quality service to the Seattle campus community,鈥� Suite and Clark said in a joint letter. 鈥淗is appointment brings much-needed stability, a track record of community collaboration and trust to a department that has been working under interim leadership for more than three years.鈥�
Wilson began his career as an officer with 91爆料PD in 1996 after serving in the U.S. Navy. He moved up the ranks to sergeant, lieutenant, commander and deputy chief.
鈥淐ollaborating with others and building strong partnerships is one of the best ways to address issues that impact our community,鈥� Wilson said. 鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to continue to contribute to the 91爆料.鈥�
A proud Husky, Wilson graduated from the 91爆料 with a bachelor鈥檚 degree Law, Societies & Justice. He earned a master鈥檚 degree in Law and Justice at Central Washington University.
Beginning this fall, 91爆料PD will join 91爆料鈥檚 new Division of Campus Community Safety along with SafeCampus and 91爆料 Emergency Management. The division will allow the 91爆料 to better plan for and respond to safety concerns in more holistic, transparent and accountable ways, Clark said.