Posted Thursday, June 28, 2018 @ 7:59 PM Carl Metzger, a law enforcement executive with more than 29 years’ experience, including the past four as a deputy chief at UCF, has been selected as the next chief of the UCF Police Department. Metzger will move into the role effective Friday, June 29. He also will serve as an associate vice president, overseeing UCF’s Department of Security and Emergency Management. Prior to joining UCFPD, where he’s led the operations bureau, Metzger rose through the ranks of the Orlando Police Department, retiring in 2014 as the patrol services bureau commander. He started his career in 1989 as a patrol officer at OPD. Metzger holds a bachelor’s in finance from the University of Florida and a master’s in criminal justice from UCF. Metzger replaces UCF Police Chief Emeritus Richard Beary, who retired earlier this month after 41 years of law enforcement service. A thorough, transparent search for the next chief was conducted with support from the Florida Police Chiefs’ Association, and it included visits with campus leaders, students, faculty and staff members, and UCF Police officers and staff. Metzger will work with sworn and civilian UCFPD staff, university administrators, law enforcement partners, and other key stakeholders over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition that prioritizes the continued safety and well-being of the UCF community. Like Tweet Share < Back to News