WSU Police Chief Gary Jenkins to retire in 2025

Gary Jenkins, who delayed his retirement from law enforcement two years ago to help WSU when it needed a new police chief, will hang up his badge for good in June 2025. Assistant WSU Police Chief Dawn Daniels has been chosen to replace him.

Jenkins joined the university after more than four decades in law enforcement, including 12 years as chief of the Pullman Police Department. Prior to his time in Pullman, Jenkins spent nearly 33 years with the Claremont Police Department in southern California.

Gary Jenkins

"We are grateful to Chief Jenkins for leading our department over the past couple of years, setting us on a constructive path that positions us well to continue moving forward with positive momentum," Vicky Murray, associate vice president of public safety, business affairs and operations, said.

Daniels, a WSU alum, joined the department in 1998 and has progressively advanced through the ranks. She was appointed to her current role in 2022.

"Assistant Chief Daniels has dedicated her career to serving our WSU community with integrity, commitment, and unwavering professionalism," Murray said. "Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to connect with our students, inspire our team, and forge strong community partnerships while upholding the values we cherish. She understands our history, our challenges, and the importance of collaboration, transparency, and the unique nature of policing on a college campus."

Dawn Daniels

Prior to taking over as chief, Daniels will participate in a rigorous 10-week training program at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The prestigious program is geared toward equipping law enforcement professionals with the kind of skills and exposure that's needed in law enforcement leadership roles.

The WSU Police Department will be conducting a search for a new assistant chief in the months ahead.

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