电子游戏软件 has named Boston Police Commissioner William B. 埃文斯, a nationally respected police leader with 38 years of experience in law enforcement, as its new executive director of public safety and chief of police, 8月6日开始. He succeeds Director of Public Safety and 警务处处长 约翰 King, who announced his retirement in April after eight years at 电子游戏软件.
Financial Vice President and Treasurer 约翰 Burke praised 埃文斯 as an experienced professional of uncompromising integrity with a proven track record in the areas of public safety and security.
“Bill 埃文斯’ extensive experience and his understanding of BC’s commitment to student formation make him an ideal choice to lead our department,伯克说。. “He will be a welcome addition to the BC community.”
埃文斯, the father of a BC graduate, said he is looking forward to assuming his new role at 电子游戏软件.
“Coming to 电子游戏软件 to serve as its executive director of public safety and chief of police is a wonderful opportunity for me and my family,埃文斯说。. “I have always admired the Jesuit mission of service to others, and I am honored to be able to serve one of the nation’s best universities, one that I know so well from my experience as a parent. I have loved being a Boston Police officer and working with the men and women of the BPD. It has been a great honor to lead this department as its police commissioner. I cannot say enough about the hard work and dedication of our officers. I am confident that they will continue that fine tradition.”
A lifetime Boston Police officer who began his career as a patrol officer in 1982, he rose steadily through the ranks to become the city’s police commissioner. 埃文斯 served for nine years as captain of District D-14 in Allston/Brighton from 1997 to 2006, where he worked closely with chiefs of police and student affairs leaders at area colleges. He then served as captain of District D-4 (South End/Back Bay) from 2006-2009, 2009年担任总监, where he oversaw all police districts and special events in the city as the chief of the Bureau of Field Services. He was named interim police commissioner by former Mayor Thomas M. Menino in 2013, and was appointed police commissioner by Mayor Martin J. 2014年沃尔什.
While captain of District 14 in Allston/Brighton, 埃文斯 initiated the BPD’s participation in student orientations across the city, and semi-annual meetings between Boston Police and Boston-area collegiate police chiefs/directors of security. He also played key roles in initiating the BPD Ride-Along Program for college administrators.
当主管, he led the strategic response team that was instrumental in capturing the Boston Marathon bombing suspect, and was responsible for security of all major events in Boston, 包括游行, 游行, 示威活动, and championship celebrations.
During his tenure as police commissioner, 埃文斯 has been credited with diversifying the Boston Police force, enhancing police training for the city’s officers, and building effective relationships with residents, 学生, and business owners through open dialogue and transparency.
A graduate of Suffolk University, 埃文斯 holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Anna Maria College. He is also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy, and received several certificates from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in subjects ranging from homeland security to preparedness leadership. He is active in several professional organizations, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Major Cities Chiefs Association, and has served as an adjunct professor at Boston University and guest lecturer at 电子游戏软件 and Northeastern University.
A lifelong resident of South Boston and the youngest of six brothers, 埃文斯夫妇, 特里, are the parents of three children: Carolyn, 约翰, 和威廉. An avid runner, 埃文斯 has completed 53 marathons, including the Boston Marathon 20 times.
“Throughout my career I have been guided by the principle that building good relationships and partnerships is the key to good policing,埃文斯说。. “I look forward to working with BC administrators, 公元前的警察, 教师, and 学生—as well as community members—to build relationships that will help provide a safe environment for all.”
Jack Dunn | University Communications