Former Little Rock police chief Keith Humphrey was selected as the University of Memphis new police chief, the university said Monday in a press release. Humphrey, a long-time law enforcement professional, has served as the chief of police for three municipal administrations before retiring with the Little Rock Police Department in May 2022.
“Chief Humphrey comes to the University of Memphis with decades of experience in law enforcement, and it is his dedication to lifelong learning and community engagement that makes him the right person for this essential role on our campuses,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer/Chief Financial Officer Rene Bustamante. “He will play a vital role in our campuswide efforts to maintain a safe and supportive environment where everyone can thrive academically, professionally and personally.”
Humphrey’s started his career in Arlington, Texas serving as a patrol, training and internal affairs sergeant for five years. He was promoted to the geographic patrol sector commander and later became the criminal support commander.