Protection through Service is the mission of the Liberty University Police Department (LUPD) which is grounded in our three pillars of Character, Competency, and Culture. Our officers daily put on the Armor of God and go out to protect each member of the LU community.

LUPD Verse: “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17

Chief Gerald Irwin

Gerald Irwin began his law enforcement career in 1994 with the Coral Springs Police Department in Florida. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of roles including Patrol Officer, SWAT member, Detective, and Commander of specialized units such as VICE, Intelligence, and Narcotics. Rising through the ranks, he became Captain in 2018, overseeing Road Patrol, Traffic, and later Community Services. In 2023, Gerald retired from Coral Springs PD and joined Liberty University Police Department as Deputy Chief. On January 6, 2025, he was appointed Chief of Police. Gerald holds a B.A. in Criminology from the University of South Florida and an M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia Southern University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #283) and the Senior Management Institute for Police (Session #80). He serves on the Virginia FBI National Academy Associates Executive Board and the Liberty University Command College Advisory Board.

If you believe that you have been the subject of sexual harassment, discrimination, hazing, or assault, immediately report the incident to the Office of Equal Rights & Title IX or contact LU Emergency Communications at (434) 592-7641. File Title IX Report LUPD and the Emergency Management & Community Engagement divisions have put together some resources on staying safe.

• Sexual Assault Awareness
• Harassment and Assault: What you need to know