Mansfield University's Chief of Police Honored with Prestigious Awards

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Mansfield University Director of Police Services and Chief of Police Scott Henry, a 1984 alumnus, has been recognized for his outstanding dedication and loyalty to the law enforcement profession. Henry was awarded the 2020 Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) John Radko Police Officer of the Year Award and the VFW National Law Enforcement Officer Award. These honors acknowledge Henry's significant contributions to public safety, including the establishment of the MU Public Safety Training Institute (MUPSTI) and his efforts to enhance training for first responders.

Key Takeaways:

  • Scott Henry, Director of Police Services and Chief of Police at Mansfield University, was honored with the 2020 Pennsylvania VFW John Radko Police Officer of the Year Award and the VFW National Law Enforcement Officer Award.
  • Henry, a 1984 graduate of Mansfield University, has over 31 years of law enforcement experience and has worked in various capacities, including as a Detective in the Tioga County, PA District Attorney's Office, a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper, and corporate security.
  • Henry co-founded the MU Public Safety Training Institute (MUPSTI), which has provided over 121 training programs in law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical disciplines to over 1,600 students, clocking more than 47,000 contact hours since 2018.
  • MUPSTI has become a centralized training site for first responders, with practitioners from around the Commonwealth and beyond traveling to Mansfield University for training needs.
  • Henry has implemented advanced technology in training, including virtual reality, which has spread across the country, acknowledging his foresight and understanding of training needs.
  • Henry restructured the Mansfield University Police Department to be more efficient and allocated funds for continuous training of university police officers.
  • Henry's leadership and vision have inspired the next generation of law enforcers, who commit to serving their communities and people.

Statistics:

  • Over 121 training programs in law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical disciplines have been provided by MUPSTI since 2018.
  • More than 1,600 students have benefited from MUPSTI training programs.
  • Over 47,000 contact hours have been clocked since the spring of 2018.
  • Henry has over 31 years of law enforcement experience.

Sources:

  • Mansfield University. (2020). News Release. ...
  • VFW Post 6757 Commander Dan Rieppel. ...