Neighborhood Police Officer Program
The UTA PD Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) program is a community-oriented policing initiative designed to empower patrol officers to practice community engagement and problem solving within the housing areas of campus. By forming community partnerships with the residents and staff of on-campus housing these officers can better identify and work to solve problems.
NPO’s are involved in crime prevention efforts to help increase the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff. They provide residents with a direct source of assistance for both law enforcement and non-law enforcement issues. NPO’s receive additional training in this area and will have increased involvement in their assigned housing areas, events, and activities.
All members of the community are encouraged to reach out to their Neighborhood Police Officers directly, to discuss problems, strategies, and solutions.
Arbor Oaks
Officer Garrett Ames
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Garret enjoys camping and being outdoors.
Officer Rudy Valladares
Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM
In his free time, Rudy enjoys playing video games and spending quality time with his family and dog.
Arlington Hall
Pending
Centennial Court
Officer Gregory Finney
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Greg previously served over 22 years in the U.S. Army, loves home interior design, and is a car enthusiast.
Officer Jerry Blanco
Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM
Jerry's hobbies include cooking and flying airplanes.
Center Point Apartments
Officer Keith Scullin
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
Keith likes to engage in all sorts of martial arts training.
Family Housing
Corporal Jonathan King
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Jonathan is a film and music enthusiast.
Kalpana Chawla (KC) Hall
Officer Sharon Sheppard-Duty
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Sharon has been with UTA PD since 2007 and loves shopping.
Meadow Run Apartments
Officer James Hunker
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
James enjoys playing with his dogs and gaming.
Officer Jarret Garza
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
Jarret has a passion for reading books.
The Heights on Pecan Apartments
Corporal Chandra Cohea
Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM
Chandra’s hobbies include attending WNBA Dallas Wings games and spending time with her family.
Officer John Newcomb
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
John likes 3D printing and gaming.
The Lofts at College Park Apartments
Officer Daniel Tompkins
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Daniel loves watching nature documentaries and working on sculptures.
Timberbrook Apartments
Corporal Joseph Manor
Shift: 11 PM to 7 AM
Joseph likes working on old cars and watching college football.
Officer Kristopher Ramirez
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Kris likes exercising and traveling.
University Village Apartments
Corporal Leonid Dasilva
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Leonid enjoys traveling, exercising, and weightlifting.
Officer Thomas Major
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
Thomas likes to go backpacking and working out.
Vandergriff Hall
Officer Garry Douthitt
Shift: 7 AM to 3 PM
Garry enjoys kayaking and flying drones.
Corporal Brian Watkins
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
Brian enjoys reading, fishing, and watching movies and his many favorite TV shows.
West Hall
Officer Minerva Reyes
Shift: 3 PM to 11 PM
Minerva loves to watch movies.