Old_Me
Emissary
the police chief of Brown was a DEI hire........so of course he had NO actual policing experience.....
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Rodney Chatman's appointment as Vice President for Public Safety at Brown University was a key part of an institutional shift that included a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the campus safety department. This aspect of his role has drawn criticism, with some labeling his hiring as a "DEI hire".
Context of the Hiring
Controversy and Current Status
The focus on DEI within the public safety department has been a point of contention. Critics, particularly after a recent mass shooting on campus, have questioned the department's priorities and focus, with some news outlets and social media commentators referring to him specifically as a "DEI appointed person".
As of December 2025, Rodney Chatman has been placed on administrative leave following the December 13 mass shooting at the university, pending an external review of the incident and campus safety protocols. Former Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements is serving as the interim vice president for public safety and chief of police.
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and this:
In 2016, he departed for the University of Dayton, where he became the executive director of campus safety and police chief. In 2020, he moved west and became the police chief at the University of Utah. His yearlong tenure at that school was marred by controversy after he was accused of wearing a badge and carrying a gun before officially becoming a police officer in the state, which is a crime. Those allegations were unfounded, but he spent half of his year on leave.
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so tell me dumbocrats....
is DEI actually a proven good thing...?????????
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Rodney Chatman's appointment as Vice President for Public Safety at Brown University was a key part of an institutional shift that included a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the campus safety department. This aspect of his role has drawn criticism, with some labeling his hiring as a "DEI hire".
Context of the Hiring
- Expanded Role: When Chatman was hired in July 2021, the position was elevated to a Vice President role, reflecting a desire for institutional-level leadership that aligned with the university's values.
- Community Engagement Focus: Brown University President Christina Paxson highlighted not only Chatman's law enforcement credentials but also his ability to "effectively engage our full community in advancing safety on campus in every aspect," which aligned with the national dialogue around policing and justice at the time.
- Emphasis on Values: Chatman himself noted that the "recognition at Brown that safety is more complex than policing and that success in ensuring well-being takes authentic engagement across the community" made it an ideal opportunity for him. He previously urged other campus police departments to emphasize compassion and community engagement over tactical imagery.
Controversy and Current Status
The focus on DEI within the public safety department has been a point of contention. Critics, particularly after a recent mass shooting on campus, have questioned the department's priorities and focus, with some news outlets and social media commentators referring to him specifically as a "DEI appointed person".
As of December 2025, Rodney Chatman has been placed on administrative leave following the December 13 mass shooting at the university, pending an external review of the incident and campus safety protocols. Former Providence Police Chief Hugh Clements is serving as the interim vice president for public safety and chief of police.
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and this:
In 2016, he departed for the University of Dayton, where he became the executive director of campus safety and police chief. In 2020, he moved west and became the police chief at the University of Utah. His yearlong tenure at that school was marred by controversy after he was accused of wearing a badge and carrying a gun before officially becoming a police officer in the state, which is a crime. Those allegations were unfounded, but he spent half of his year on leave.
Who is Brown police chief Rodney Chatman? School's public safety department placed heavy emphasis on DEI
Critics question Brown University's focus on diversity programs over security after mass shooting leaves two dead, nine injured on campus Saturday.
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so tell me dumbocrats....
is DEI actually a proven good thing...?????????
