Here to Serve
Officers in the Department of Public Safety (DPS) at Transylvania University are commissioned as peace officers through the Secretary of Justice. They participate in ongoing professional training and maintain certifications in first aid, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
DPS officers collaborate regularly with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. They attend meetings with their counterparts from the Lexington Police Department, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the Kentucky State Police, and the University of Kentucky Police Department to address shared concerns and criminal activity in the surrounding area.
To ensure the safety of the university community, DPS offers both in-person and virtual safety escort services for students, faculty, and staff when safety is a concern.
Public Safety: (859)-233-8118
Meet the Officers
Leadership
Herold, Steven
Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police
Mr. Steven Herold
sherold@transy.edu
Gowdy, Robert
Assistant Chief
Robert Gowdy
rgowdy@transy.edu
Lamb, Randall
Lieutenant
Randall Lamb
rlamb@transy.edu
Emery, Erik
Clery/ Title IX Compliance Officer
Erik Emery
eemery@transy.edu
Cambell, Terrance
Sergeant
Terrance Campbell
tcampbell@transy.edu
Trowell, Maulana
Sergeant
Maulana Trowell
mtrowell@transy.edu
Professional Staff
Schroerlucke, Zack
Peace Officer/Locksmith
Zackary Schroerlucke
zschroerlucke@transy.edu
Addison, Ed
Peace Officer
Ed Addison
naddison@transy.edu
Magnifico, Anthony
Peace Officer
Anthony Magnifico
amagnifico@transy.edu
Pfanstiel, Simon
Peace Officer
Simon Pfanstiel
spfanstiel@transy.edu
Fernandez, Ian
Peace Officer
Ian Fernandez
ifernandez@transy.edu
Glass, Braxton
Part-time Peace Officer
Braxton Glass
bglass@transy.edu
McKenney, Haven
Part-time Peace Officer
Haven McKenney
hmckenney@transy.edu