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His major responsibilities include leading a comprehensive security operation, working with the Boise Police Department as the contract administrator for campus services, and acting as the liaison with other law enforcement agencies and private security companies for campus events and venues.

“Tragic events on college campuses in recent years have raised the awareness for effective security measures,” said Boise State President Bob Kustra. “The hiring of this position is one of our key initiatives to enhance the existing public safety efforts. With his tremendous experience, Jon will be instrumental in keeping Boise State as a safe place to live and learn.”

Uda had a 25-year career with the FBI working in Salt Lake City, Washington, D.C., Quantico, Va., and Los Angeles. In 2004, he retired as a FBI special agent to become the Assistant Federal Security Director of Law Enforcement at the Boise Airport for the Transportation Security Administration in the Department of Homeland Security.

Uda is a 1975 graduate of Boise State University with a bachelor of science degree in education. He also worked in the Mountain Home School District as a teacher and coach.

“The key to building a 21st century security program at Boise State with its metropolitan setting and growing residential community is collaboration, coordination and communication among all the campus stakeholders,” Uda said.

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Media Contact: Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391, frankzang@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Tuesday, November 18, 2008