John Dean Archives - UNF Spinnaker

From chief to armed escorts

Emelia Hitchner • Feb 4, 2014

Although John Dean resigned from his position as chief of police months ago, he’s still working for an $85,000 annual salary on campus. Sharon Ashton, vice president for Public Relations, confirmed...

UPD Chief Retiring

Lydia Moneir • Sep 5, 2013

Chief of the University Police Department, John Dean, gave an informal verbal comment that he was retiring.

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How security from other colleges handled a GOP debate

Joseph Basco • Jan 26, 2012

Two colleges from different states encountered little to no incidents

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The Sunshine State warms up to licensed open carry of firearms

Spinnaker • Feb 3, 2011

New legislation has Floridians wondering how lenient gun laws will affect their safety.

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A Jacksonville bucket list

Spinnaker • Nov 10, 2010

See what you’re missing! Clear some room on you refrigerator for this list and make the most of the time you have left at UNF.

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News in Brief

Spinnaker • Aug 17, 2010

In a rush? Get your news fix simply and quickly by clicking here for News in Brief.

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Chief Dean: UPD to begin carrying Tasers in the next few weeks

Spinnaker • Mar 24, 2010

The University Police Department will transition to the use of Tasers to further promote safety on campus. UPD Chief John Dean revealed the change at the Safety Council Committee meeting March 22 and said the Tasers act as a “less lethal force option.”

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Police Chief: UPD unintentionally withheld reports from Spinnaker

Spinnaker • Mar 3, 2010

UPD Chief John Dean took the blame for the lack of police reports released in the past month and a half, as UPD’s records clerk did not clearly understand what she could and could not release to the Spinnaker, he said.

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UPD: Something must happen to intoxicated students

Spinnaker • Oct 27, 2009

UNF receives no monetary gain from exporting inebriated students to rehabilitation, detox centers The...

September 8 – 10

Spinnaker • Sep 16, 2009

Student reports scratches on vehicle Sept. 8 – Property Damage (Lot 18) A student called UPD after noticing a scratch with maroon paint on the driver’s door of his white Honda Civic. The car parked...

UPD investigates dispatch case

Spinnaker • Apr 1, 2009

A letter published in the Feb. 25 issue of the Spinnaker titled “Ashamed of UPD’s stereotyping” has led to further investigation of an incident the writer considered racial profiling, a practice...

Bikes are simple mode of transportation, hot item

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2009

Whether they park, skate or bike, students on campus are always trying to find the best way to get around. And while some circle the parking garages, others find a spot in Lot 18 and wait...