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Oklahoma City University names OKCPD Major as new chief of police


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Major Dexter Nelson of the Oklahoma City Police Department has been named chief of police at Oklahoma City University

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Oklahoma City University names a new chief of police.

President Martha Burger announced Tuesday, Major Dexter Nelson of the Oklahoma City Police Department will take over the position.

Nelson has served in law enforcement for 33 years, and joined the Oklahoma City Police Department in 1987.

“Campus police officers serve in a manner different than that of a traditional police agency. They should embody the concepts of community policing, cultural diversity and fairness. My job is to ensure this and to make sure everyone is treated with respect," Nelson said in a statement.

According to the University, Nelson has worked in numerous disciplines of law enforcement including patrol operations, homicide, internal affairs, media relations, gang enforcement, narcotics investigations, Will Rogers World Airport, and the hostage/crisis negotiations unit. He also has supervised and commanded many specialized units consisting of special events, the bomb squad and tactical unit, and air support.

He will officially take over on March 1.



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