Flint to be sworn in today as chief

Officer Laury Flint will be officially sworn in today as the IU Police Department chief of police.

Flint has served as the interim police chief since Nov. 1, 2013.

Flint was appointed the interim chief upon the unexpected death of former Chief Keith Cash.

Cash passed away at age 50 at the Bloomington Hospital of natural causes. He had served the IUPD for 29 years and was appointed as chief in 2010.

Flint, 53, graduated from the IU Police Academy in 1981 and later from IU with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.

She went on to graduate from the FBI National Academy in 2007. She has since served as a patrol officer, uniform sergeant, uniform lieutenant, deputy chief of police and, most recently, interim police chief.

“We are extremely fortunate to have a person like Laury ready to step into a position so critical to the safety of the IUB campus,” said IU Director of Public Safety Jerry Minger in a press release. “Her record of exemplary service, leadership and initiative matched with superior organizational skills makes her an excellent choice to oversee campus police services.”

Flint said she is looking forward to being the police chief at IU and working to find innovative solutions for today’s public safety problems at one of the nation’s largest
universities.

“I like the atmosphere at Indiana University,” Flint said in the release. “Over the years, I have been fortunate to develop good relationships with students, faculty and staff, which will help me manage the IU Police with their needs and concerns in mind.”

Flint will work among fellow officers to battle the current issues on the Bloomington campus. Captain Thomas Lee said they are always fighting against the use and sale of controlled substances.

“Alcohol abuse and all its forms is an issue. Also, ensuring major events are kept in order and making sure the student population has a safe and civil environment for their daily schedules.”

Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel and Minger will swear in Flint at 3 p.m. at the Virgil T. Alumni Center.