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FAU Names New Police Chief

BOCA RATON, FL (July 9, 2004) - Florida Atlantic University recently named Acting Police Chief Dolores "Dee" Danser to the permanent position of FAU police chief. Danser has been with the FAU Police Department for 14 years and will now be in command of over 40 sworn officers and 50 non-sworn employees on FAU's seven campuses.

"I feel honored the university administration and President Brogan have given me this opportunity," said Danser. "Having been with FAU for so long, I have seen the Police Department and the University change in many ways. There is a good foundation here to work with and I look forward to utilizing the talents within the Department to better serve the community."

Danser joined FAU in 1990 as a patrol officer and moved up in the ranks to patrol sergeant, administrative sergeant, operations and administrative lieutenant, assistant director and acting police chief. She has contributed to, developed and implemented many programs, including the "Homeland Security Crisis Readiness Plan," and the comprehensive card access and surveillance camera system.

Recently, Danser was presented the Breaking the Glass Ceiling Award for female police officers who have achieved a high ranking within law enforcement. Prior to joining FAU, Danser worked in law enforcement in New Jersey at several different agencies. She earned a Bachelor of Science from The College of New Jersey.

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