achelor’s degree in criminal justice. She later served as a UCFPD cadet and, through departmental sponsorship, completed the police academy, graduating among the top academic performers in her class. Now she returns to serve her alma mater as a UCF police officer, committed to supporting students and advancing the department/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/u2019s safety mission./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nCelebrating Promotions/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/n The ceremony also recognized four individuals taking on new roles within UCF Public Safety./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nCorporal Melissa Guadagnino is pinned by her father as she is recognized for her new role in the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit during a recent swearing-in ceremony./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nCorporal Melissa Guadagnino /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nCommunity Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nCorporal Melissa Guadagnino has been a vital part of UCFPD for more than 12 years, including nine years as a detective. In that role, she worked alongside her therapy dog, Chipper, providing investigative support and comfort to victims during difficult moments. She/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/u2019s also served on the Emergency Response Team through dozens of deployments and instructed crisis intervention and patrol investigator programs. Now part of the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit, Guadagnino continues to lead with dedication and heart, making an impact./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nLeft to right: UCF Police Chief Robbin Griffin-Kitzerow, Jennifer Floyd and Deputy Chief Scott Freeman ’11./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nJennifer Floyd/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nUniversity Physical Security Manager/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nDuring a time of significant staffing transitions, Jennifer Floyd played a critical role in maintaining operations while supporting major security initiatives. She coordinated hundreds of maintenance requests and led a campuswide security camera upgrade, overseeing the replacement of more than 500 cameras to strengthen UCF/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/u2019s safety infrastructure. Floyd also led nearly 50 training sessions, helping ensure teams have the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage and maintain essential systems./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nLeft to right: UCF Police Chief Robbin Griffin-Kitzerow, Benita Harrison and Deputy Chief Scott Freeman ’11./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nBenita Harrison /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nAdministrative Operations Manager/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nBenita Harrison supports departmental leadership with professionalism and exceptional integrity. She manages daily operations, chairs multiple committees and oversees all department-led events, playing a key role in ensuring smooth transitions. Her attention to detail and ability to create meaningful experiences are felt at every level across the organization./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nLeft to right: UCF Police Chief Robbin Griffin-Kitzerow, Tiffany Ortiz and Deputy Chief Scott Freeman ’11./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nTiffany Ortiz /news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nDispatch Supervisor/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/nTiffany Ortiz brings a deep understanding of communication operations. Known for delivering organized, accurate and dependable work, she/news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/u2019s respected by both her peers and patrol officers for her collaborative, supportive approach. In her new role, she led a full revamp of the dispatch training program, updating the manual, strengthening the curriculum and enhancing skill development to better prepare team members for long-term success./news/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/152788/n
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