Savalas Kidd Named Executive Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police at University of Dayton
The University of Dayton has named Savalas Kidd, a 25-year decorated police veteran, as executive director of public safety and chief of police. Kidd has served as UD's assistant chief of police since 2017.
"Savalas is a well respected and experienced law enforcement executive. He has 25 years of municipal, state and university policing experience. In his time at UD, he has shown an approach to community policing and public safety that is suited to our unique living environment for our students," said William M. Fischer, UD vice president for student development. "I'm confident he'll seamlessly transition into his new role so the department maintains continuity to ensure the safety of our University community."