Thursday, January 09, 2003

Wilmington -- Effective Jan. 1, 2003, David M. Donaldson was promoted

from community operations commander to chief of University Police at

the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

“David’s philosophy of policing is based on community involvement,

crime prevention and student development with a strong emphasis on

proactive problem solving,” said Sharon Boyd, vice chancellor business

and support services. “We know his leadership will continue to make our

campus a safe place to work and study,” she said.

Donaldson will head a team of more than 30 uniformed

officers, detectives, telecommunicators and other

support staff. “This team has been and will continue to

be the most important resource the department has,” said

Donaldson. “They have been doing a fine job, and I plan

to give them the tools and support they need to continue

that outstanding work.”

Donaldson joined the University Police Department in

1992. During the 10 years he has served at UNCW, his strong work ethic,

commitment to improving the university community, and on-going

training have resulted in promotions from officer to captain.

A native of Bladen County and a graduate of Clarkton High School,

Donaldson earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Mount Olive

College. He also holds certifications in basic law enforcement training

and criminal justice technology from Bladen Community College and the

Law Enforcement Executive Program at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Donaldson was named Outstanding Officer of 2000 and earned the 1994

Housing and Residence Life Cornerstone Award. This award is given to

one individual each year who has contributed outstanding time and

effort on behalf of student housing and residence life concerns. In

addition, Donaldson has served on numerous university and

community-wide committees including the New Hanover County Bicycle

Advisory Committee, Chancellor’s Advisory Board for Alcohol, Tobacco

and Other Drug Use, Greek Advisory Board, and Sexual Assault

Response Team.

“It is an enormous honor to serve the UNCW community in this

capacity,” said Donaldson. “While we will refine some areas and expand

others, the university community can continue to expect a well trained

and equipped police department that values people as individuals, is

committed to providing impartial service, and is dedicated to continuing

partnerships that prevent crime and educate the community.”

Donaldson is married to the former Leigh Lanier of Charlotte, and they

have two children, daughter Jayna, three, and son Matthew, 16

months.He can be reached at 910/962-3184. A photo suitable for reprint is

available at www.uncw.edu/news/headlines/2003/jan/20030109-01.html.





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