Staff

	James Davidson Chief of Police jdavidson@marian.edu More than 15 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), State of Indiana, Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department Instructor certifications: basic life support instructor, RAD (rape aggression defense), and former law enforcement generalist instructor for subjects such as S.I.D.S., domestic violence, blood-borne pathogens, human trafficking, etc. National and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: Executive Chief of Police School, law enforcement management, homeland security, active shooter, public relations, NIMS (National Incident Management Systems), firearms, defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operation Teaches HPE 115; women's self-defense (RAD) class on campus United States Army 91-Alpha (combat medic) Indiana Wesleyan University graduate Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Awards: several conduct and achievement
	Scott Ralph Lieutenant sralph@marian.edu Over 17 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Indiana War Memorial Police, and Cumberland Police Department Instructor certifications: basic life support instructor, RAD (rape aggression defense), and generalist instructor for subjects such as S.I.D.S., domestic violence, blood-borne pathogens, human trafficking, etc. National and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: field sobriety testing, chemical test operator, evidence technician Teaches HPE 115; women's self-defense (RAD) class on campus Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Awards: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Full-Time Dispatchers
	Mary Harper Administrative Assistant mharper@marian.edu Specialized training: certified basic life support (CPR and AED), first aid, NIMS (National Incident Management Systems), and basic Spanish Dispatcher, Salem Police Department Attended Northern Virginia Community College

	Julie McCoy Dispatcher jmccoy@marian.edu Specialized training: certified basic life support (CPR and AED) and blood-borne pathogens

	Don Smith Dispatcher donsmith@marian.edu Specialized training: certified basic life support (CPR and AED) and FBI uniform crime reporting Ball State University graduate
Full-Time Police Officers
	Craig Whited Detective cwhited@marian.edu More than seven years in law enforcement: before joining the Marian University Police Department (MUPD). Besides doing regular police duties, Detective Whited also investigates all crimes committed against the University, its staff, and students; including but not limited to : fraud, theft, forgery, internet crimes, stalking, or property damage. Detective Whited also teaches HPE 115 Women's Self Defense (RAD) class on campus in the evening during the school year. Instructor certifications: S.T.O.P.S. instructor, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor, Firearms instructor, and also a generalist instructor certified to teach other police basic classes such as such as domestic violence, blood-borne pathogens, human trafficking, and others. National and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: Death Scene/Homicide Investigation School, Internet/Cyber Crimes Investigation School, Interview and Interrogation School, Basic Detective School, Instructor Development School, Firearms Instructor School, Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor School, RAD(Rape Aggression Defense) Instructor School, and Police Mountain Bike School (IPMBA). Attended IUPUI Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (Class 01-149) Awards: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for multiple D.U.I. arrests
	Greg Hunter Officer ghunter@marian.edu More than seven years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Indianapolis Police Department (IPD), and Special Deputy MCSD Instructor certifications: national and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: basic Spanish Purdue University graduate (School of Liberal Arts) Graduate of Indianapolis Police Department Academy 98th recruit class, MCSD Special Deputy School 73rd class MUPD IDACS Coordinator
Part-Time Police Officers
	Thomas Bates Officer tbates@marian.edu More than 15 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Marion County Sheriff's Department, Indiana State Capitol Police, Indiana Governors' Executive Protection Detail, Indianapolis Housing Police Department, MSD of Wayne Township Police Department Instructor certifications: Indiana Law Enforcement Academy generalist instructor, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy firearms instructor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration/standardized field sobriety instructor, certified field training officer, national and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA), Marion County Sheriff's Department Special Deputy Academy, Indiana School Safety Specialist Academy
	Paul Berninger Officer pberninger@marian.edu More than 13 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Indianapolis Police Department, Indianapolis Park Ranger, Instructor certifications: national and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified, Generalist, Naturalist Interpreter (DNR), Boater Safety Instructor Specialized training: Financial Crimes Investigations, Forfeiture Specialist, Evidence Technician, Fatal Crash Accident Investigator, Taser Certified, Mobile Field force and Riot Control Certified, Watercraft Operations and Rescue Certified, Community Policing Strategies, and Policies and Procedures Development Training Ball State University graduate Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Two commendations
	John Gurnsey Officer jgurnsey@marian.edu More than 23 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Indianapolis International Airport Police, University of Indianapolis Campus Police, Marion County Sheriff's Department, park ranger Instructor certifications: national and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: certified first responder, police mountain bike, chemical test operator, community policing Attended University of Indianapolis Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Four commendations
	Mark Stephens Officer mstephens@marian.edu More than 16 years in law enforcement: Marian University Police Department (MUPD), Indiana State Capital Police Department, Indiana University Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Department, Railroad Police CCXT P.D. State and Federal Instructor certifications: instructor, expandable baton, personal weapons, chemical spray, field training officer, ILEA instructor development, national and state data criminal records (NCIC/IDACS) certified Specialized training: interrogation and interviewing Reid School, hostage negotiator FBI, environmental crimes specialist of investigations, certified FBI instructor development, CPR/first aid: AED/hazmat response Indiana University graduate; also attended Indiana Wesleyan University Graduate of Indiana Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA); Marion County Sheriff's Academy Member of FBI joint terrorism task force
Part-Time Dispatchers

	Rebecca Sahm Dispatcher rsahm923@marian.edu Specialized training: certified basic life support (CPR and AED) and blood-borne pathogens

	Kellie Taylor Dispatcher ktaylor099@marian.edu Specialized training: certified basic life support (CPR and AED) and blood-borne pathogens