Campus Police Department

Chief of Police Michael Kessie - I was born in Chicago Illinois and began my police career in 1979 at a police department in Northwest Indiana where I retired as Deputy Chief of Operations after 22 years of service. After moving to Florida with my wife in 2002, I worked 2 years for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and then joined the Campus Police department where I have been employed for 8 years. I hold a degree from Indiana University and have attended Command Officer Development School at the Southern Police Institute.

Lieutenant John Tully - I am a native of Albany County in upstate New York and retired in 2002 from the Colonie Police Department as a Detective Sergeant after 25 years of service. During that time, I supervised officers in both the Patrol and Criminal Investigations Division. After moving to Florida, I worked as a Private Investigator for four years. I attended St. Petersburg College where I obtained a degree in Criminal Justice. I am married with four children and live with my wife and two sons.

Sergeant Ken Vickers - I was with the NYPD for 22 years and retired as a Lieutenant. I have been with the Campus Police since 1996 and hold a BS in Criminal Justice. I am married with two children and have two grandchildren.

Officer Wesley Walker - I have been a lifelong resident of this area except during my service in the U.S. Army. I started in law enforcement with the Bradenton Police Department in 1984. During my six years with that agency I served as a Patrol Officer, Tactical Team Member, and Narcotics Detective. I came to the Campus Police Department as a Patrolman in 1990.

Officer Mike Mahaney - I have been a Police Officer with the Campus Police Department since August 2003. I am married with one daughter.

Officer Peter Spees - I am originally from southern California where I spent 24 years in electronics manufacturing of military and commercial equipment. My wife and I moved to Florida and I started a career in Law Enforcement. I've been a Police Officer with the Campus Police Department for four years.

Officer Christopher Rivett - I am a native of Massachusetts where I graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College earning an AS in Criminal Justice. I then attended Salem State College where I earned a BS in Criminal Law. I served a tour of duty in the United States Marine Corps. I worked in the Juvenile Justice system in Massachusetts and later relocated to Florida where I was a State Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol for two years and a Deputy Sheriff with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office for twelve years where I was a Patrol Deputy and Detective. My wife and I have a daughter and enjoy spending our spare time with family, friends, at Disney World, and taking trips back to New England as much as possible. I enjoy playing Baseball, Hockey, and Golf as well as attending Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Boston Bruins games whenever I can. I am happy to be with the New College of Florida Police Department to serve the New College and USF Community.

Officer Caswell Coley, Jr. - I was born on the sunny island nation of Jamaica and thus the natural tropical climate of Florida attracted me to the Southwest Florida area. I worked as a Police Officer for the City of Punta Gorda Police department for five years before joining the New College of Florida Police Department. I enjoy fishing as well as spending time with my son. I do enjoy meeting people, so please feel free to say hello.

Officer Jennifer Andreoli – I am a native of Connecticut where I graduated from Manchester Community College earning an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. I relocated to Florida in 2007. I enjoy the sunshine and the beach, as well as spending time with my family. I am very happy to be a part of the New College of Florida Police Department.

Officer Kelley Fisher – I am a native of Western New York, born and raised in Fredonia. I moved to Florida in 2008 to pursue a career in Law Enforcement and graduated from the Police Academy in Fort Myers. I enjoy all sports and especially enjoy rooting for my favorites the Bills, Sabres, and Yankees. I come from a family of Law Enforcement Officers and am happy to be with the New College of Florida Police Department.

Officer Adam DeSantis – I was born Erie, PA. and relocated to Bradenton FL in 2002. I served in the US Army for 6 years as an MP and as Air Defense Artillery Avenger Crewmember. During my time off I enjoy playing and watching sports, spending time with my family and my dog, and riding my motorcycle. I am very outgoing and have a great sense of humor. I am a people person and love communicating with others. When you see me, please feel free to stop and talk. I have always wanted to be in Law Enforcement so the opportunity to work for the New College of Florida Police Department and with the NCF/USF Sarasota-Manatee Community is an honor and I am very proud to serve.

Senior Police Communications Operator Denise Cooper - I moved to Florida from Oregon in 2006 where I was employed by the American Red Cross. I have been working as a Police Communications Operator with the Campus Police since August 2007.

Police Communications Operator John Rice - I have been with Campus Police Department for 3 years as a Public Communications Operator. I have lived in Sarasota for 14 years and moved here from New Jersey, where I lived for 41 years. I have a wife of 29 years, two sons and one daughter two of which are married. I am also the proud grandpa of a new granddaughter.

Police Communications Operator David Doweiko - I retired from the University of Rhode Island Police Department in 2006 after 29 years of service.  I moved to Florida and began working with the New College of Florida Police Department as a Police Communications Officer.  I hold a BS in Law Enforcement and another BS in Liberal Arts.

Police Communications Operator Nathan Wilson - I was born in Kentucky but have spent most of my life in Sarasota. I am married and have two Jack Russells. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. Hobbies include trying to make my house energy independent.

Police Communications Operator William Grames
I was born in South Bend Indiana and raised in Southwestern Michigan until the ripe old age of 5. My family moved to Sarasota in 1985. I graduated from Booker High School and am currently working on finishing my AS Degree at the State College of Florida. I am a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Nu Zeta Chapter. I am very interested in medical diagnostics, bio-tech research and development, as well as different aspects of criminal justice. My hobbies are scuba diving, hiking, spelunking, studying world history, and when I have the time I still work on my art, mainly all forms of printmaking. I am new to Police Communications but am enjoying the experience. I look forward to serving the needs of the Students, Staff and Faculty of New College.

Administrative Assistant Susan Williamson - I grew up in a rural community near Muncie, Indiana. After graduation from High School, I attended Ringling School of Art for a year and fell in love with Sarasota. After graduating from Ball State University in Muncie, I moved to Sarasota in 1975. I began a career in Human Resources in 1978 and was hired by the Sarasota Campus of USF as the Campus Human Resources Representative in 1991. In 2003, I transferred to the Campus Police Department as an Administrative Assistant. I am married to my husband David for 23 years and we have a daughter, Allyson, whose husband is an Army MP stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas and a beloved baby, Otto the cat.

Campus Police
487-4210

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Campus Police Department
501 College Drive

Phone: (941) 487-4210
Admin Fax: (941) 487-4799
Dispatch Fax: (941) 487-4366
police@ncf.edu