Candidate for IACP Vice President At Large: Patrick Ogden
Patrick Ogden is a 37-year veteran of law enforcement. He was selected to lead the University of Delaware Police Department, as Chief of Police in 2009. The department has an authorized strength of 92 full-time personnel who are assigned to the patrol, special operations, auxiliary operations, and administrative services divisions, as well 100 students who staff the Cadet Program and Emergency Care Unit. Chief Ogden developed and executed innovative crime reduction strategies and community policing initiatives to enhance safety and decrease Part I crime, by nearly 59 percent over the past 15 years. The department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies for advanced law enforcement and for public safety communications. Ogden currently serves as president for the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as an appointed member of the Board of Directors for the International Association of Chiefs of Police and is a past-president for the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Before his appointment at the University of Delaware, Chief Ogden served for 22 years with the Delaware State Police, holding various assignments, including: officer in charge of the New Castle County Criminal Investigative Unit, troop commander, deputy commander of the Special Investigations Unit, task force officer with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, detective, and patrol trooper. He also spent 16 years assigned to the statewide Special Operations Response Team. Chief Ogden was recognized for many accomplishments throughout his state police career; to include an Excellence in Government Service Award, an Exceptional Performance Award, two Superintendent’s Citations, a Valor Award, and a Co-Trooper of the Year award.
Chief Ogden earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Wilmington College, attended the Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command, the DEA Drug Unit Commanders Academy, the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protection Seminar, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar, the Police Executive Research Forum Senior Management Institute for Police, and the United States Department of Homeland Security Leadership Academy.
Chief Ogden is a lifelong Delaware resident, who resides in Wilmington with his wife Christine and their two daughters, Megan, and Elizabeth. His father and two of his five brothers were also career law enforcement officers. PATRICK OGDEN Associate Vice President and Chief of Police, University of Delaware President, Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police Past President, Intl. Assoc. of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.
Candidate Statement
My name is Patrick Ogden, and I am a 2024 candidate for IACP Vice President-At-Large. My motivation for seeking this esteemed position is simple: I have been blessed with amazing opportunities to serve in various law enforcement leadership roles over the past three-and-a-half decades, and I want to use my experience and enthusiasm to give back to our noble profession. Since I have not had the pleasure of meeting all of you personally, please allow me to provide some information about my law enforcement career, campaign platform and commitment to the IACP:
Law Enforcement Career:
- Raised in a law enforcement family
- Police officer for the past 37 years
- State Trooper with the Delaware State Police (22 years) and Chief of Police at the University of Delaware (15 years)
- Previous service as President of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA 2021 / 2022)
- Currently serving in my 3rd term as President of the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police (DACP 2019-2025)
Campaign Platform:
- Officer Safety, Wellness, Physical and Mental Fitness
- Recruitment and Retention
- Professionalism and Branding
- State Accreditation
- Advancing Technology
- Delivering High Quality Training
- Enhanced Supervision and Leadership
Commitment to the IACP:
- Appointed member of the IACP Board of Directors
- Member of the State & Provincial Alumni Association
- Member of the Firearms Committee
- Vice Chair for the University and College Police Section
- Served as the SACOP representative for Delaware
- 2021 Candidate for 5th Vice President and 2023 Candidate for 4th Vice President
- Passionate about the Trust Building Campaign, One Mind Campaign and being a good Teammate within the Board of Directors
One of the things that I enjoy most at this point in my career is association work to enhance our profession. As an association leader, I have been battle tested over the past 4 years and worked tirelessly to hold off legislative changes to qualified immunity, elimination of the law enforcement officers bill of rights and the creation of civilian review boards, with decision making authority. I also spearheaded a statewide body worn camera & video evidence repository and I am currently leading a statewide recruitment & retention initiative. While I embrace change and efforts to improve policing, I have not and will not remain silent when police reform initiatives are introduced that essentially punish our dedicated police officers who serve on the front line. This unprecedented experience has been invaluable and has prepared me well to serve the IACP as Vice President-At-Large.
I understand the significance of selecting the right leader for this critically important position and the magnitude of what is at stake. I possess a unique combination of experience, knowledge, and a collaborative mindset that will be beneficial considering the diverse needs of our membership.
You can read more information about me on LinkedIn Patrick Ogden | LinkedIn. I look forward to participating in the election process again this year and facing the challenges ahead to advance the mission of our outstanding association, so I humbly ask for your consideration in the months ahead and your vote in Boston this fall.
Sincerely,
Chief Patrick A. Ogden
