Johns Hopkins Police Department adds two experienced leaders

Johns Hopkins Public Safety today announced the hiring of two officers to leadership positions with the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD): Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles as deputy chief of investigations and Rachel Jefferson as deputy chief for support services.

Image caption: Shayne Buchwald-Nickoles, left, and Rachel Jefferson

With more than 21 years of dedicated service with the Baltimore Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Buchwald-Nickoles brings valuable skills and insights to the university. She most recently served as the director of strategic communications for Public Safety at Johns Hopkins.

Jefferson most recently served as deputy chief for the Bowie Police Department in Maryland. She joins the JHPD as deputy chief for support services after being selected through a national search. Deputy Chief Jefferson started her career with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., before she joined the Bowie Police Department in 2008.

"Shayne and Rachel exemplify the qualities that we look for in our police officers, with their exceptional track records of fostering collaboration and community engagement. They will be an inspiration as we continue to recruit and hire additional officers," said Branville Bard Jr., vice president for public safety and chief of police.

Johns Hopkins has a holistic, layered approach to public safety that incorporates community partnerships and public safety innovations into its operations to improve the overall well-being of the campus community. JHPD members will work in partnership with Johns Hopkins Public Safety employees, including campus security and experts in behavioral health, across the university's campuses and facilities in Baltimore.

The Johns Hopkins Public Safety team can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 667-208-1200.