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Texas Tech hires interim police chief to position permanently - AOL.com
After serving as interim for months, Amy Ivey officially took the permanent helm of the Texas Tech University Police Department. Ivey first stepped into the interim chief role last December following Kyle Bonath's retirement from the post.
Ivey first stepped into the interim chief role last December following Kyle Bonath's retirement from the post. She's been a familiar face around campus, having served with the Texas Tech University Police Department since 2012. Her path reflects deep roots in law enforcement. She is a third-generation police officer. Before her interim appointment, Ivey steadily worked her way up the ranks, becoming captain in 2021 and then assistant police chief last September. She earned her bachelor's degree from West Texas A&M in 2011, then went on to graduate from the South Plains Police Academy, building a strong local foundation.
This appointment brings much-needed stability to Tech's campus safety operations, especially as students navigate busy areas like Broadway and University Avenue. For Red Raider students living in dorms or attending classes near Memorial Circle, this means a consistent approach to security from a seasoned leader. Families sending their kids off to the university can trust the department has experienced, long-term leadership guiding it.
Ivey's permanent promotion marks a significant moment for a department that oversees safety for over 40,000 students and staff daily across Texas Tech's sprawling campus.