Staff


Command Staff

The command staff is responsible for the overall operation of the University Police. Specific duties include long term planning, budgeting and fiscal priorities, employee development and training, policy decisions, staffing issues, records maintenance, and computerized database administration.

Chief Stephen VanWinkle

Chief Stephen VanWinkle

24 years with MUPD
Graduate of the FBI National Academy, Class 241
US Secret Service: Dignitary Protection, Session 206-05
2018 Graduate of Miami University Graduate School, Master of Science in Criminal Justice
2014 Graduate of Miami University Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
2009 Graduate of Miami University Associate's in Applied Science
2006 Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
Senior Lean Leader


Captain Jim Bechtolt

Captain James Bechtolt

24 years with MUPD
2018 Graduate of Miami University Graduate School, Master of Science in Criminal Justice
1999 Graduate of University of Toledo Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
2015 Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
US Navy Veteran
Police Operations Commander

 


Captain Andrew Rosenberger

Captain Andy Rosenberger

20 years with MUPD
1998 Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University Bachelor's Degree in Speech Communication
2015 Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
Senior Lean Leader
Director of Parking and Transportation Services


Support Staff

The support staff is responsible for a variety of routine clerical work in support of law enforcement activities that include dealing with public inquiries processing civilian fingerprints, processing lost and found property turned over to the department, processing daily/weekly service payments, preparing arrest reports for court, processing traffic crash reports, timekeeper duties, supervise student employees, submission of statistics for various local, state, and federal entities, and scheduling of department's conference rooms.

To contact support staff please call 513-529-2223 or email us at mupdrio@miamioh.edu 


Leslie Herbst

Administrative Assistant, Leslie Herbst

5 years with MUPD
Employed by Miami University Since 2012
2009 Graduate of Miami University Bachelor's Degree in Teacher Education
Ohio Notary
Conference Room Scheduling


Muriel Taylor

Administrative Assistant, Muriel Taylor

1 year with MUPD
Employed by Miami University Since 1994
Ohio Notary


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Senior Program Assistant, Braelynn Wagers

Recently hired by MUPD
4 years as a Student Employee with MUPD
Employed by Miami University since 2019
2023 Graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology, with minors in Disability Studies and General Business
Ohio Notary


Communications Staff

The communications staff is responsible for all calls for police, fire, and medical service that are initially received and processed. Dispatchers answer both 9-1-1 calls and non-emergency calls, dispatch personnel, process information for police officers in the field, enter and retrieve information from three different computer databases, monitor teletypes and radio traffic from adjacent police agencies, monitor various alarm systems, and assist citizens who appear at the station. The department employs two full-time dispatchers for each of the three patrol shifts: First Watch (7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.), Second Watch (3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.), Third Watch (11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.)


Cobb, Brian

Emergency Dispatcher Brian Cobb

Recently hired by MUPD
Employed by Miami University since 2019
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified


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Emergency Dispatcher Jessica Fall

1 year with MUPD
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified


Jo Swartz

Emergency Dispatcher Jo Hatton

25 years with MUPD
Former LEADS TAC
Ohio Notary
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified
Certified Bereavement Counselor with Resolve Through Sharing


Kim Knox

Emergency Dispatcher Kim Knox

17 years with MUPD
24 years total in law enforcement communications
Graduate of Miami University with a Bachelor's Degree in Science Kinesiology and Health
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified


Somer Murray

Emergency Dispatcher Somer Murray

2 years with MUPD
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified


Chris Osborne

Emergency Dispatcher Chris Osborne

8 years with MUPD
18 years total as police and fire dispatcher
1995 Graduate of Miami University Bachelor in Health Appraisal and Enhancement
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified
LEADS Assistant TAC


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Emergency Dispatcher Ashley Schneider

3 year with MUPD
10 years in Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatching 
3 years as a Dispatch Supervisor
APCO Public Safety Telecommunicator Certified, Emergency Medical Dispatcher, and Emergency Fire Dispatcher


Investigations Staff

The investigation staff is responsible for handling the investigation of criminal offenses reported to the University Police. The detectives' interview witnesses, victims, suspects, collect physical and other material evidence, gather information and reports from other agencies, such as crime labs or other police departments, and prepare criminal cases for prosecution in court. They also conduct background investigations of candidates applying for appointment as a police officer with the department


Walt Schneider

Detective Sergeant Walt Schneider

24 years with MUPD
2008 Graduate of Miami University, Bachelor's Degree in Health Appraisal & Enhancement
2009-2012 Attended the National Computer Forensic Institute, studied Computer Forensics
Patrol/Investigations Supervisor, Task Force Officer with Homeland Security Investigations, United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force Member
Computer and Mobile Device Forensic Examiner
schneiwb@MiamiOH.edu


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Detective Sergeant Susan Tobergte

19 years with MUPD
27 years total in law enforcement
2019 Graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University, Bachelor Degree in Management and Human Relations
2016 Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
1995 Graduate of Miami University Associate's Degree in Sociology
Patrol/Investigations Supervisor
moosse@MiamiOH.edu


Latona Howard

Detective Latona Howard

7 years at MUPD
17 years total in law enforcement
2011 graduate of the University of Cincinnati Masters in Criminal Justice
2004 graduate of the University of Cincinnati Bachelors in Criminal Justice
Associates in Paralegal Program
reidl@MiamiOH.edu


 


Patrol Staff

The patrol staff is responsible for uniformed patrol of the campus. Duties include responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, taking and investigating criminal offense reports, enforcing all traffic and criminal statutes under Ohio law by arresting and/or citing those found violating them, emphasizing crime prevention, and engaging in active patrol to deter and detect criminal activity. Patrol officers are assigned to one of three shifts, or watches, which are supervised by sergeants. The department's patrol deployment is specifically structured to maximize the number of officers on duty during the busiest hours of darkness (9:30 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.). Officers patrol on foot, in cars, and on bikes in order to optimize the public's access to officers, and the officers' ability to detect and deter crime. Officers are sometimes deployed in plainclothes to target specific types of offenses (liquor violations, drug abuse, etc.). All three shifts begin with roll call, during which the sergeant makes duty assignments and announces any specific activities scheduled for the day. Current reports and cases are reviewed, and any special instructions are issued before officers leave to check their equipment and begin regular patrol.

First Watch

First watch officers begin their tour of duty at 7:30 in the morning, normally with 3 patrol officers and a sergeant on duty. Activity on a typical day usually includes traffic enforcement, money escorts, vehicle lock-outs, taking and filing offense reports, medical emergencies, and other calls for service. In terms of directed activity (responding to calls from the public), first watch is usually the busiest shift. They also take more offense reports than the other watches.

Second Watch

Second watch officers report for duty at 5:30 p.m., normally with 4 patrol officers and a sergeant on duty. Activity for a typical evening usually includes traffic enforcement, extensive patrol, often on foot, responding to calls-in-progress (disputes, break-ins, etc.), taking and filing offense reports, and initiating arrests/citations for criminal violations. Second watch usually tops the other watches in terms of initiated activity (incidents officers discover while on patrol).

Third Watch

Third watch officers report for duty at 9:30 p.m., normally with 2 patrol officers and a sergeant. Since half of their shift overlaps with second watch, activity for third watch officers is much the same as seconds, including traffic enforcement, extensive patrol, responding to calls in progress (disputes, break-ins, etc.), taking and filing offense reports, and initiating arrests/citations for criminal violations. Most of the department's DUI arrests are made during third watch.


Jordan Ashby

Officer Jordan Ashby

2 years with MUPD
10 years total in law enforcement
ashbyj@MiamiOH.edu


Lieutenant Sharon Burkett

Administrative Sergeant Sharon Burkett

20 years with MUPD
2022 Graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice Studies, with a minor in Psychology
2023 Graduate of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command
Supervisor of Dispatch Division
crothesl@MiamiOH.edu


Darrell Byrd

Sergeant Darrell Byrd

11 years with MUPD
15 years total in law enforcement
2023 Graduate of Cincinnati State College, Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Studies
2008 Graduate of Butler Tech Police Academy
OVI Taskforce Coordinator
Patrol Supervisor
byrddl@MiamiOH.edu


Robert Gleason

Officer Robert Gleason

5 year with MUPD
21 years total in law enforcement
Currently working toward PhD in Criminal Justice Leadership
2021 Graduate of Liberty University, Master's Degree in Criminal Justice
2001 Graduate of Georgetown College, Bachelor's Degree
Level IV Accident Reconstructionist
gleasorm@MiamiOH.edu


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Officer Jacob Gray

4 years with MUPD
10 years total in law enforcement
6 years as a Combat Medic in the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
2014 Graduate of Butler Tech Police Academy
Firearm Instructor
IPMBA Certified 
grayja6@MiamiOH.edu


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Officer Joshua Gray

3 years with MUPD
10 years total in law enforcement
2014 Graduate of Butler Tech Police Academy
IPMBA Certified 
grayja2@MiamiOH.edu


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Officer Keith Hibbard and K-9 Leo

22 years with MUPD
24 years total in law enforcement
Patrol/Explosive Detection K9 Handler
15 year US Navy Veteran/Explosives Specialist 
hibbarkm@MiamiOH.edu 


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Officer Brodie Holsapple

Recently hired by MUPD
16 years total in law enforcement
Certified ALICE Instructor (Active Shooter/Threat Preparedness)
hollsapbg@miamioh.edu


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Sergeant Charles Howard

6 years at MUPD
11 years total in law enforcement
5 years as a State Trooper with The Ohio State Highway Patrol
2011 Graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy Class 151
2001 Graduate of the University of Toledo, Bachelor's degree in Psychology
IPMBA Certified
Patrol Supervisor
howard43@MiamiOH.edu


Sgt. Lampl

Sergeant Tom Lampl

18 years at MUPD
23 years total in law enforcement
Certified Police Instructor
Certified Firearms Instructor 
Field Training Officer
Certified Master Criminal Investigator
Graduate of Eastern Kentucky University Bachelors Degree in Biology
Patrol Supervisor
lamplta@MiamiOH.edu


Mattison

Officer Nelda Mattison

3 year with MUPD
13 years total in law enforcement
2020 Graduate of Wright State University, Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership
Past Law Enforcement experience as a Sexual Assault Investigator, Crime Prevention Specialist, Bike Patrol, Crisis Intervention Team member, Field Training Officer, Officer in Charge, ALICE Instructor, and Narcotics K-9 Handler
IPMBA Certified
mattisnm@MiamiOH.edu


Jonathan Price

Sergeant Jonathan Price

7 years with MUPD/16 years total in law enforcement
2023 Graduate of Franklin University, Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences
2018 Graduate of Eastern Gateway, Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice
Field Training Officer/Taser Instructor/Evidence Tech
ASP Handcuffing/Baton Instructor, Chemical Aerosol Instructor
Glock and Colt AR15/M16 Armorer
Certified Firearms Instructor
Patrol Supervisor
pricejl3@MiamiOH.edu


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Sergeant Nicole Roberts

6 year with MUPD
16 years total in law enforcement
2007 Graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Master's degree in Criminal Justice
2006 Graduate of the University of Tennessee, Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology
Evidence Technician
Butler County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Member
OPOTA Basic Police Academy Instructor
Clery Act Coordinator
robertn7@miamioh.edu


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Officer Josh Rogers

Recently hired by MUPD
5 years total in law enforcement
Field Training Officer (FTO)
Crisis Intervention Team Member
rogersjj@miamioh.edu


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Officer Tyler Soper

Recently hired by MUPD
2023 Graduate of Indiana University East, Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
2023 Graduate of Butler Tech Police Academy
soperst@miamioh.edu


Matt Starr

Officer Matt Starr

8 year with MUPD
14 years total in law enforcement
2008 Graduate of the Great Oaks Police Academy
Field Training Officer
Individual Chemical Aerosol Instructor
Taser Instructor
IPMBA Certified
starrm2@MiamiOH.edu