Vicki King

Vicki King is an American police chief and healthcare threat safety scientist. She is the leader of the threat assessment unit at the University of Texas at Houston Police Department, a component of the University of Texas System.[1][2]

Early life and education

King was born in Houston. When she joined the Houston Police Department in 1985, women in patrol and investigations were still rare.[3][4][5] In 2001, King received a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice, and in 2006 received a Master's of Science in the same discipline, from the University of Houston.

Career

King served 27 years with the Houston Police Department; she eventually became the Assistant Chief.[6][7][8] As Chief of Detectives, Tactical Support Commander, and Director of Forensic Services, she oversaw some of HPD's highest-profile cases, including serial homicides, corruption, domestic violence, sexual assaults, and gangland slayings.[9] King created the Gang Murder Squad within the Houston Police Department, which resulted in homicide clearance rates improving from 62% in 2005 to 94% in 2008.[1] She left the Houston Police Department to serve as an emissary to the Saudi Royal family. She has been an adjunct professor for the University of Houston system and has been the Chief of Police for the City of La Marque, Texas.[10]

Threat safety research and development

King works in threat safety science for the healthcare industry. As a leader of the threat management unit at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, her work includes the de-escalation of high threat situations.[11][12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Improving Student and Police Interaction on Historically Black Colleges and Universities". Teen and Police Service Academy. TAPS Academy. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  2. ↑ Wilson, Lea. "MD Anderson research lab evacuated after employees sickened, hospitalized". Click 2 Houston. Graham Media Group. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Belkin, Lisa. "Woman Named Police Chief of Houston". The New York Times. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Musick, Earl. "Here's a history of the HPD Patrol Cars, All of it in black and white – well, almost". Houston Police Officers' Union. HPOU. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Musick, Earl. "Our ladies in blue – they first wore skirts with their badges and guns". Houston Police Officers' Union. HPOU. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  6. ↑ Lee, Renee. "1.7 million warrants out in Houston area". The Houston Chronicle. Hearst Newspapers. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  7. ↑ Muhammad, Jesse. "Project ProtectHER initiative teaches proper protection of women". The Final Call. FCN Publishing. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  8. ↑ Connelly, Richard. "Hurtt So Good". Houston Press. Houston Press. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  9. ↑ Wetenhall, John. "Safety Measure or Just Another Tax? Debate Over Red Light Cameras Intensifies". ABC News. ABC News. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  10. ↑ "Texas ATAP Chapter Meeting". Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  11. ↑ Gray, Robin. "A New Attitude Toward Hospital Security: The Wellness Approach". Campus Safety Magazine. EH Publishing. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  12. ↑ "Spotlight on Director of the Year Finalist William Adcox". Campus Safety Magazine. EH Publishing. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
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