C.W. Post Appoints New Director for Campus Security

Ed Locke, a resident of Garden City South, has been appointed Director of Campus Security at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.

Locke comes to C.W. Post after a 24-year career with the Freeport Police Department, where he served as an officer, sergeant, lieutenant, inspector, and finally as Chief of Police. As Chief, Locke was responsible for more than 100 police officers and monitoring a budget of nearly $10 million. He also created and developed policies and procedures for a community of over 45,000.

Following service with the United States Army and New York Army National Guard, Locke received his B.S. in Behavioral Sciences / Criminal Justice from New York Institute of Technology; he graduated Cum Laude and was nominated to the Nu Ypsilon Tau Honor Society. He is also a recent graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy.

Sue Oatey, Associate Provost for Student Affairs at C.W. Post, said of Locke's appointment, "Ed Locke is the perfect candidate to meet the challenge of serving a bustling college campus. His diverse qualifications and background will insure that the faculty, staff and students of C.W. Post continue to enjoy the safe, protected environment on which we pride ourselves."

Locke's appointment takes effect January 1.

For more information call the C.W. Post Public Relations Office at (516) 299-2333 or e-mail cwpostpr@aurora.liunet.edu

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