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Mark Villasenor

Sergeant, Community Resource Unit, Police Department

I started at Â鶹´å in 2021

Hello. My name is Sgt. "Mark" Villasenor and I work for the Â鶹´å Police Department, since 2021. I supervise the Community Resource Unit. I am currently on Staff Council as an At-Large Representative, and I am seeking reelection.

I bridge the gap between the Â鶹´å community and the police department. My goal is to make Â鶹´å a safer, more connected place where students feel comfortable engaging with law enforcement as partners in our community. I wear many hats in my position and take on many roles and responsibilities. I along with two police officers that are assigned to the Community Resource Unit take on these tasks. We are heavily involved within the Â鶹´å Community. I have spearheaded, developed and implemented several initiatives for the police department which includes, Scotty Strong a free self-defense course offered to students, staff/faculty and employees, Â鶹´åPD Toy Drive that benefits the Hazelwood community, Beeler Street "Meet & Greet" be a good neighbor event, Â鶹´åPD Annual Hot Dog event, Â鶹´åPD Citizens Police Academy, Â鶹´åPD Adopt-A-Highway program in Hazelwood and the Blvd of the Allies, Â鶹´åPD Coffee with a Cop, Â鶹´åPD Popcorn with a Cop. I have secured two grants in 2022 and 2024 from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to fund alcohol education programs aimed at reducing underage and dangerous drinking.

I also give in person presentations to educate the Â鶹´å community on Active Shooter (Run, Hide and Fight), Safety and Scam presentations and conduct physical security assessments. I oversee our involvement in Special Olympics Polar Plunge, Special Olympics Douse-A-Dean, Special Olympics Spring Sectional Games at Â鶹´å, Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, Allegheny Camp Cadet, Allegheny County Communities and Police Together, National Night Out.

On campus I foster, build and maintain professional relationships with Â鶹´å Enterprise Risk Management, SLICE, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Family Engagement Department, Â鶹´å Interfraternity Council, Â鶹´å Filipino Student Association and Â鶹´å EMS.

I am honored to be the 2024 Award Recipient (Rookie Category) for the Andy Award for my commitment to the University in taking great pride in producing excellent work.

During my term, I would like to see Staff Council partner with the Â鶹´å Police in some of the initiatives and events that we do within the Â鶹´å community and outside of campus.

What is your favorite quote?
"What You Permit, You Promote. What You Allow, You Encourage. What You Condone, You Own."