Vickie J. Weaver

Vickie J. Weaver, director of the department of public safety at Rider, has been elected Mid-Atlantic Regional Director for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

Weaver was sworn to office on June 27 in Orlando, FL, by the IACLEA Board of Directors. IACLEA is an association that advances public safety for educational institutions by providing educational resources, advocacy, and professional development services. It represents more than 1,000 colleges and universities in 20 countries. Weaver’s regional jurisdiction covers eight states and the District of Columbia.

“I am honored to have been selected for this prestigious position,” said Weaver. “I plan to reach as many non-members in this region as I can to encourage them to join and become active members and to learn how I can best represent their interests and address their concerns.”

Weaver will work closely with Steven J. Healy, Princeton University Director/Chief of Police, who was sworn in as IACLEA President, and other board members to ensure that IACLEA’s strategies come to fruition. Healy’s orientation includes implementing a more focused membership campaign with a goal of adding 500 new members within two years, increasing partnerships and collaborations and establishing a formal campus public safety professional certification program.

A member of Rider's security staff since 1986, Weaver has risen through the ranks to her current position as director of public safety. In this capacity she is responsible for the 24-hour public safety of two campus communities, overseeing 32 employees and approximately 30 student workers as well as maintaining full liaison with federal, state, and local police and fire officials.

Weaver’s work is highly regarded by the New Jersey College and University Public Safety Association (NJ CUPSA). She is the recipient of NJ CUPSA’s President’s Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

Weaver retired from the U.S. Army Reserves with an Honorable Discharge in 2004. Her numerous citations include three U.S. Army Commendation Medals, two U.S. Army Achievement Medals, a U.S. Army Reserve Component Medal and Overseas Service Medal.

“Attaining my latest post would not have been possible without the support of the Rider community, especially President Rozanski, Dean Campbell and my staff,” said Weaver. “I look forward to both promoting IACLEA, and also proudly representing Rider University.”

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