Chief of Police & Executive Director of Public Safety

Mike Yankowski currently serves as the Chief of Police and Executive Director of Public Safety at Michigan State University (MSU). He joined MSU in October 2019 as the Institutional Ethics and Compliance Assistant Director for the Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance.  While at MSU, Mike established the first-ever University Policy Management Program and University Policies website, along with the Records Management and Retention Program.

Before his tenure at MSU, Mike enjoyed a distinguished 25-year career with the Lansing Police Department (LPD) with the last seven (7) as the Chief of Police. During his tenure as the Police Chief, he was instrumental in implementing initiatives such as Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust (ALPACT), the Lansing Violent Crime Initiative (VCI), Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.), and the LPD Body Worn Camera Program. In 2010/2011, Mike was named the City of Lansing Employee of the Year.

A graduate of Ferris State University with a degree in criminal justice, Mike also completed the Michigan State University School of Staff and Command, where he was unanimously elected Class President. He is a member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the International Chiefs of Police (IACP).

Deputy Chief, Administrative Services

Doug Monette joined the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety in 1996. Since then, he has served as a Sergeant, Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Inspector, Administrative Captain, and Interim Chief of Police. Doug leads the university’s Department of Police and Public Safety Administrative Services, including Health Affairs, Spartan Envoy, External Affairs and Accreditation.

Doug is a mid-Michigan native. Prior to joining MSU, he worked for the East Lansing Police Department. He received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Ferris State University and his master's degree in Public Administration from Western Michigan University. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family outdoors.

Deputy Chief, Police Division

Chris Rozman is the Deputy Chief, Police Division at Michigan State University and has been with the department since 2001. Rozman has served in a variety of roles including patrol, field training officer, K9 handler, detective and detective sergeant, patrol sergeant and lieutenant, Investigative Division Captain, Public Information Officer, and most recently Interim Deputy Chief of Police overseeing all field operations, patrol services, and community engagement.

Rozman graduated from Michigan State University with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and from Cleary University with his Master of Science degree in Culture, Change, and Leadership. He is also a graduate of the Michigan State University School of Staff and Command. Rozman serves as a board member for the Families Against Narcotics, Ingham County-Okemos Chapter and as a board member for the Michigan Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (MACLEA). Rozman is passionate about community outreach and engagement with the community. He strives to create a positive organizational culture for officers and employees to succeed.

Deputy Chief, Investigations Division

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Director of Support Services Bureau

Ryan Doyle oversees the Support Services Bureau, which is responsible for Clery, Evidence, Property, and Records.  He has more than 20 years of experience successfully identifying and implementing various technologies in a higher education environment. Prior to joining MSU, Ryan served as the Director of Emergency Communications for the University of Utah Department of Public Safety and as the Director of Support Services for University Police Services, Southern Command.

Ryan's notable projects include establishing the University of Utah’s first crime analyst position, overseeing the creation of multiple crime dashboards to improve transparency and build trust with community partners, the design and construction of a multiple police headquarters and dispatch centers, implementation of a new P25 Phase II radio system to increase interoperable communications with other regional first responders, developing the RebelSAFE program, supporting safety and security efforts for the 2016 U.S. Presidential Debate and 2020 U.S. Vice Presidential Debate, and serving as lead architect for the installation of all public safety technology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  He has a bachelor’s degree in management information systems.

Director of Public Safety Operations Bureau

John Prush serves in the role of Director for Public Safety Operations. John began his career at DPPS in 1993 as a student employee in the special events unit. After serving as a student supervisor, he was hired full time into the department's technical services unit. A graduate of Michigan State University, he holds a Humanities/Pre-Law bachelor's degree from the College of Arts and Letters as well as a B.A. in Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. John represents Michigan State University on the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board of Directors.

The Public Safety Operations Bureau of the Department of Police and Public Safety encompasses Parking and Mobility Services, Security Services, and the department's Information Technology Unit. The parking system on the East Lansing campus is comprised of over 30,000 parking spaces and a variety of partnerships with mobility providers. Security services include staffing for events and venues while also managing physical security systems that provide intrusion detection and access controls for campus buildings. The DPPS IT unit is highly specialized to maintain compliance with state and federal criminal justice information system policies and standards.