Meet The DCSS Chief of Police

The DCSS Chief of Police is committed to protecting the FAMU community and fostering a safer environment for the FAMUly.

Chief Audrey Alexander
I am both excited and humbled to take on this new role and continue serving our campus community with dedication and commitment. Having served the FAMU community over the last quarter of a century, I am deeply invested in the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff, and I will work tirelessly to ensure that our campus remains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone.”

- Chief Audrey Alexander

Chief Audrey Alexander has more than two decades of law enforcement experience and is a military veteran. (Photo Credit: Ernest Nelfrard)

About Chief Alexander

  • Biography

    A FAMU alumna, Alexander brings over 29 years of law enforcement experience with the University's Department of Campus Safety and Security. Her extensive expertise has enabled her to serve in multiple roles throughout her career.

  • Education

    Alexander has earned three degrees from FAMU: a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degrees in public administration and adult education.

  • Positions

    Before becoming chief of police, she held the position of assistant director and administrative lieutenant in the department, starting in June 2022. In this capacity, she supervised 25 officers, both sworn and non-sworn, managed the departmental budget, and led community policing efforts. Alexander has also served as interim chief of police, administrative sergeant, investigator, and patrol officer. Additionally, she is certified as a 911 telecommunicator/dispatcher.

Meet The Rest of The DCSS

  • DCSS
  • The Department of Campus Safety & Security prides itself on providing high quality service to the community while fostering an environment that encourages and promotes personal growth and excellence for students, visitors, faculty and staff.
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2400 Althea Gibson Way
POM Bldg. A, Suite 128
Tallahassee, FL 32307


Emergency: 911 (toll-free)
Non-Emergency: (850) 599-3256
TTY: (850) 606-5805

Fax: 850.561.2615
Email: fampol@famu.edu