Leadership
Meet Our Command Staff
Emory's Police Department is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive campus for everyone.
"The death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer sparked a national movement towards community policing. Our Emory University Police Department is committed to redefining what it means to serve, protect, and lead by example—creating a safe and inclusive campus for everyone. We embrace our responsibility to exercise procedural justice in our community and with each other."
Cheryl Elliott
AVP, Chief of Police
Chief Security Officer for Emory University and Emory Healthcare

Deputy Chief B. Buchtinec

Captain T. Manns
Commander, Oxford Campus Uniformed Patrol Units
Commander, Emergency Communications
Commander, Criminal Investigations Unit

Captain L. Vaughn
Captain/Chief of Staff
Commander, Internal Affairs
Commander, Honor Guard

Captain S. Williams
Commander, Atlanta Campus Uniformed Patrol Units
Commander, Midtown Campus Uniformed Patrol Units
Commander, Community Engagement & Recruiting Unit


Morieka Johnson
Director of Campus Safety Communications (Public Information Officer)






Lt. J. Schmahl
Commander, Special Operations Unit
Team Leader, Executive Protection Team

