Staff
Assistant Vice President for Public Safety & Chief of Police
Dorrill Dining Hall 163
(434) 395-2082
comerad@longwood.edu
Within his regular duties as Deputy Chief of Administration, he is tasked with direct supervision of the department’s part-time investigators, part-time accreditation officer, and the campus security officer. He is tasked with ensuring the University stays compliant with the Federal Clery Act and completes the required annual fire and security report. He manages the department’s Office of Professional Standards and oversees the department hiring processes. Lt Raybold also oversees the department’s records management systems.
Lt Raybold grew up in Great Falls, VA, and very active in boy scouts, earning his eagle scout along with being a staff member at a National Jamboree and with the international staff for the World Jamboree held in Australia in1987-88. He was a certified EMT, Fire Fighter III, Fire Instructor I and Fire Officer I and was a member of the Technical Rescue Team and VA Task Force I as a volunteer with the Fairfax County Fire Department, all while attending George Mason University. Upon graduation he worked for the Arlington VA Police Department. He moved to Farmville, working for the Hampden-Sydney College Police, then the Prince Edward County Sheriff’s Office, before transferring to Longwood University’s Police Department in 2013.
Lt Raybold holds an A.A.S. in Business Administration from NVCC and a B.S. In Law Enforcement from George Mason University and still maintains his EMT certification.
Investigator
Dorrill 170
(434)395-2398
auxierja@longwood.edu
I retired from Chesterfield County PD where I served for 28 years in various capacities; Uniform Operations, Criminal Investigations and Support Services, Field Training Officer, Evidence Tech, Firearms and General Instructor, Gang Expert, Arson Investigator and School Resource Officer.
Emergency Management Coordinator
Lankford 226
(434) 395-2457
gilesta@longwood.edu
BS in Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
MS in Safety, Security, and Emergency Management
Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Homeland Security Leadership and Policy
Police Officer
Dorrill 164
(434)395-2398
hinesbw@longwood.edu
A California native, I relocated to Idaho as a Tactical Team Operator in the Idaho Department of Corrections. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies (Criminal Justice Emphasis) from Boise State University. I relocated to Virginia in 2016 and joined Longwood the following year.
Operations Lieutenant
Dorrill 170
(434)395-2398
lenhartrl@longwood.edu
I began my Law Enforcement career at Virginia State University in 2010. I was on the Emergency Response Team, A Firearms Instructor, Taser Instructor and Active Shooter Instructor. I became a Sergeant in 2017 and after almost ten years there, I accepted a Sergeants position at Longwood University in April 2020.
Accreditation Manager
Dorrill 170
(434) 395-2398
I joined the Longwood University Police Department in 2017 after serving for 27 years with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. There, I enjoyed numerous assignments and Division Commands including Confinement, Support Services and Courthouse Security.
Police Officer
Dorrill 168
(434) 395-2398
nicholssc@longwood.edu
I have lived in and loved the Farmville area my whole life. I joined Longwood University as an officer in December 2021. Before joining Longwood University Police Department, I spent one year with the Nottoway Department of Corrections as an officer.
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Police Officer
Dorrill 170
(434)395-2091
pughra@longwood.edu
My career in law enforcement began in 2006 at Piedmont Regional Jail. I have had the pleasure to work at Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office for over 3 years. I joined Longwood Police Department in December of 2017.
Administrative Coordinator Campus Police
Dorrill 165
(434)395-2730
redmanbw@longwood.edu
I worked at the Crewe Police Department for seven years as an Administrative Assistant and concurrently served as a part-time dispatcher for Longwood. I joined Longwood full-time in 2017. I'm also a member of the Crewe Volunteer Fire Department and a lifetime member of the American Red Cross.
Police Officer
Dorrill 170
(434)395-2398
steeleqn@longwood.edu
I have a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Virginia Tech and began my career in law enforcement in 2007 with Albemarle County Police Department, I then worked for Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office and joined Longwood in 2011.
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Security Officer
Dorrill 170
(434) 395-4946
williamsjw@longwood.edu
I joined the Navy out of High school and completed 20 years of service retiring in 2006. I was hired at Longwood where I was a 911 Dispatcher for 12 years until dispatch was moved to Farmville, I moved to the Health and Fitness Center as the operation technician for two and a half years. I am currently the security officer for LUPD.