I am Sgt. Scott Smith, in 1988 after graduating from Preble Shawnee High School I enrolled in the peace officer training academy at D. Russell Lee Joint Vocational School.

My first law enforcement job was with the Preble County Sheriff Department.

In 1992 I went to work for the State of Ohio at the Lebanon Correctional Institution where I worked my way up to the rank of Lieutenant.

I had the honor of serving the Oxford Community as an Oxford Township Police Officer, part time, while working at the Lebanon prison.

I came to this marvelous university in the fall of 2005 as a Police Officer, was promoted to the rank of Police Sergeant in the summer of 2006 and am currently enrolled in Miami's Creative Writing program.

I am really happy to be here and really enjoy working with the faculty, staff and students of Miami.

Det. Sgt. Bechtolt began his career in law enforcement with the Miami University Police Department as a Police Cadet in 2000. He served as a patrol officer for two years upon completion of the Butler County Sheriff's Office Peace Officer Academy. Det. Sgt. Bechtolt was promoted to patrol supervisor in 2002.

Det. Sgt. Bechtolt is a U.S. Navy veteran and 1999 graduate of The University of Toledo earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Det. Sgt. Bechtolt has served as a field training officer, community relations team member, mountain bike patrol officer and patrol supervisor. He is currently serving as the criminal investigations supervisor, departmental firearms instructor, firearms armorer, and police vehicle maintenance supervisor.

Det. Sgt. Bechtolt is an avid golfer who enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially his wife and daughter and their Boxer "Lola."

My name is Officer Keith Hibbard and I've been a member of the Community Relations Team since 2003. I'm the Community Relations Officer for the East Quad Halls of Dorsey, McBride, Dennison, and Collins. I also serve as the police liaison for the NROTC and AFROTC Units at Miami.

I've been a police officer at Miami University since 2002. I spent the first couple years as a patrol officer in a police car until I had a chance to join the bike patrol unit in 2004. As a bike officer, I rode year round unless it was snowing (well sometimes even in the snow) and was able to have face-to-face contact with many people in our community.

In December of 2007 I received a new partner with my assignment as the Explosive Detection K9 Handler. My partner Ero (pronounced Arrow), a German Shepherd, is a dual purpose police canine trained in patrol work and bomb detection. During the summer of 2009 Ero and I competed in the United States Police Canine Association’s Region 5 dog trial held in Marion, OH where we earned the USPCA Explosive Detector Dog Certification.

Prior to moving back to Ohio and joining the Miami team, I was a police officer in the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine. I also served two active duty enlistments in the US Navy and am now a reservist in the Navy Reserve.

In my free time I enjoy physical training, coaching youth sports, and spending time with my wife and children.

I have been a police officer at Miami University Since January of 2000. During this time I have been a part of the bike patrol and the Community Relations Team, where I have spent a lot of time teaching classes and educating staff, students, and community members. I have worked all three shifts on patrol and am currently assigned to the Office of Investigations working day shift.

I enjoy being a part of the community relations team, and believe that it gives officers a chance to meet and talk with the students and community members that we would not normally get to.

While working at the university I have had the pleasure of attending classes and completed my Bachelors degree in Health Studies (class of 2008).

While working at Miami I have taken over 700 hours of specialized police training, the most recent focus has been in computer forensics. I just completed a five week Basic Computer Evidence Recovery training class that was hosted by the Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security in Hoover, Alabama.

My name is Susan Tobergte. I am a patrol officer currently assigned to 2nd shift. I have an Associate of Arts degree in Sociology from Miami University. I have been a member of MUPD since July, 2005. Before coming to Miami, I was a police officer in Hamilton, Ohio for eight and a half years. I am a state certified instructor for the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy, and I enjoy teaching new recruits at the Butler Tech Police Academy. In my spare time I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Ptl. Brian Hyllengren began his career in public safety in 1990 working as a firefighter/EMT in his hometown of Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Ptl. Hyllengren is a 1999 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Mortuary Science.

Prior to joining MUPD in July 2008, he worked for five years as a patrol officer in Green Township which is a suburb of Cincinnati.

During his off time, Ptl. Hyllengren enjoys traveling with his wife Tonia, son Ashton and two English Bulldogs Lacey and Bear.

Hello, I'm Patrol Officer David Young. I've been a police officer since 2004. I'm certified as a police mountain bike officer and in Reid's interview and interrogation techniques. I've been on the Community Relations Team since coming to Miami University in 2008. In my spare time I enjoy fishing with my kids, playing with my Boxer, and spending time with my wife.

I look forward to seeing everybody out there, fell free to contact me with questions or concerns.

Hello- I am Sgt. Andy Rosenberger, I joined Miami University Police Department in 2002. I served as a patrol officer after the completion of Great Oaks Police Academy until I was promoted to patrol supervisor in 2005.

I am a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University earning my Bachelor’s degree in Speech Communication and a minor in Business. I am Miami’s Community Relations Team leader and coordinator; educating students, faculty and staff on crime prevention and safety. I also serve as a mountain bike officer, and as a member of City of Oxford and Miami’s joint Special Response Team.

On my time off I enjoy spending time with my wife Amie. I also enjoy traveling, working out, boating, golfing, bowling, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends.

I am Ptl. Thad Persinger. I have been a police officer since February of 1998. I have been with Miami University Police Department since July of 2002. I am currently a member of the bike patrol and community relations team and a past Field Training Officer. I have taken advanced training classes one in which I became a TASER Instructor. I enjoy working with the community and getting to know the members of Miami University and the City of Oxford.

During my off time I enjoy spending time with my family. We enjoy nature outings as well as watching wildlife. I also enjoy watching and playing sports.

Hello, I am Officer Jay Young. I started my career in law enforcement in 1995 working for the Butler County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff. In July of 2005, after 10 years with the Sheriff’s Office, I came to work for the Miami University Police Department. I am a 1986 graduate of I.T.T. with a degree in Architectural Engineering. I have attended over thirty advanced training courses in different areas of law enforcement with extensive training in the area of accident reconstruction. My training was from Northwestern University, Texas A&M, IPTM at the University of North Florida, Norfolk Southern Railroad and NHTSA just to name a few. While at the Sheriff’s Office, I was an Accident Reconstructionist in the Accident Investigation Unit for seven years. During that time I investigated hundreds of traffic fatalities and attended all autopsies. I also assisted the detective division with the documentation of homicide scenes.

Most of my career has been focused around death, so I was honored when given the chance to join the Miami University Police Department and to work in a more positive environment. I enjoy the fact that I get to meet and talk with such a diverse group of people while doing my job. I joined the Community Relations Team in 2006 and hope that I can be a positive role model to those I come into contact with. I am very approachable, so don’t be afraid to talk when you see me around campus.

I have been married for over nineteen years and have two daughters. I enjoy spending my free time with my family. I am an avid hunter and enjoy watching Nascar, especially "when my driver is winning.”

Greetings, I am Officer Donald Fox also known as "Woody" to many of my friends and colleagues through the years.

A career change from Electronics and Communications to Law Enforcement brought me to Miami in May of 1989. I have always enjoyed working for and serving the public, and found this was a great way to be involved in my community while making a difference that I could see.

My hobbies are "ham" Amateur Radio (call sign N8ECH), electronics, and automobiles. As far as vehicles are concerned, I especially enjoy law enforcement vehicles and the things manufacturers do to specialize them for police service.

When you see me on patrol whether I am walking or driving, please feel free to approach me and introduce yourself. I always enjoy conversation whether it is business related, or just friendly discussion.

Time away from work finds me enjoying time with my family as well as my hobbies when possible.

My name is Tom Lampl. I am a bike patrol officer currently assigned to 3rd shift. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a Chemistry minor from Eastern Kentucky University. I have been a member of MUPD since July, 2006. Before coming to Miami, I was a police officer in Hamilton, Ohio for six years. My interests include fishing, hunting and home improvement projects. I spend many hours with my two Labradors named Starsky and Hutch.

I'm Ptl. Dustin Young, I joined Miami University Police in February of 2002. I graduated from Sinclair Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice and completed the police academy in 2001. I am currently a field training officer and have been a member of the department’s mountain bike unit. In my free time, I enjoy training dogs, golfing, fishing, hunting, and spending time with my family and friends.

I'm Lt. Ben Spilman, I began working for the Miami University Police Department as a student employee in 1993. I worked as a part-time communication specialist beginning in September 1995 and became a police officer after graduating from the police academy in August 1996. I was a patrol sergeant from July 1999 to March 2008, and I am currently the department's Administrative Lieutenant.

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology from Miami University, I am also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. I have attended several advanced training courses in all different areas of law enforcement, and I am an instructor in several topics. I have been a field training officer and a member of the department's mountain bike unit. I have also been involved in the Community Relations Team since its' inception.

In my spare time, I enjoy camping with my family and volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America.

I’m Det. Don Delph, I have been with Miami University Police since February of 1996. Before coming to Miami University, I was a police officer for the Village of New Miami in Ohio. I have served Miami University Police as a second and third shift sergeant and I am currently assigned to the Criminal Investigation Unit. I have attended several advanced training courses in all areas of law enforcement and have achieved a Master Criminal Investigator certificate from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission. I have been a field training officer and a member of the department's mount bike unit. I have also been involved in the Community Relations Team for many years.

Live life as a participant not a spectator ! Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.

Hello, I am Lt. Stephen VanWinkle. I joined the Miami University Police Department in the Fall of 1999. I served as a patrol officer until 2002 when I was promoted to patrol supervisor. In the Spring of 2006 I was promoted to Lieutenant. I currently head up the Miami University Police Department's Special Response Team and take care of all the day-to-day scheduling and patrol issues with officers and supervisors here at MUPD.

I have been an active member of the Community Relations Team for 7 years. In April of 2005, I was the recipient of the "Helping Hand Award" presented by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. I am a graduate of the 2006 Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. I recently finished training in Washington, D.C. with the United States Secret Service, class 206-05.

During my off-time, I enjoy spending time with my wife of 10 years and my two children. We enjoy the outdoor life and playing sports. I'm also currently a student here at Miami University working toward a Criminal Justice degree.

"Set your sights high, never give up and you will reach the top."