Brown University Appoints Former Police Chief as Campus Security Leader

Brown University has appointed former Providence Police Chief Hugh T. Clements Jr. to oversee campus security, a move that comes after a recent shooting incident on the Ivy League campus. Clements, who has over three decades of law enforcement experience, will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the university's students, faculty, and staff.

The decision to bring in Clements was made in the wake of a shooting that occurred near the Brown University campus in late 2022. While the incident did not directly involve any university affiliates, it highlighted the need for a experienced and capable leader to manage campus security operations.