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Michael Smith serves as Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) since 2010, concurrently holding an adjunct professorship in Criminal Justice where he teaches CRJ 4333: Professionalism & Ethics and CRJ 4352: Victimology & Victims’ Rights.
His educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Effectiveness (Justice Administration, 2008) and Master of Public Administration (2016), both from Wayland Baptist University, complemented by Master Peace Officer certification and mediator training.
Smith's professional focus centers on Violence Prevention through initiatives like the "Take a Stand" bullying/dating violence curriculum developed with Texas AgriLife Extension. His work extends into Sexual Assault prevention and Victimology, evidenced by leadership roles in task forces addressing campus sexual assault and trauma-informed investigation protocols.
He maintains active service on the Texas Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Campus Work Group, Texas Police Chiefs Association, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault, and curriculum development committees for peace officer training courses. Additional affiliations include One Voice Home, Lubbock Lions Club, and First Responder Ministries.
