Paul S. Denton, MBA, MSCJ, CSSP, CIPM

Paul is a senior staff consultant having joined SRMC upon his retirement as the Chief of The Ohio State University Police Division.  He was appointed Chief after serving 28 years with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD).  He completed his career with CPD at the rank of Commander.  He maintains his Ohio Peace Officer certification as a Special Deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office where he regularly volunteers at community events.

As Chief at OSU, he reorganized the Division, launching a crime analysis and problem-oriented approach to addressing campus crime issues.  The agency was accepted by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for entry to the accreditation process and received its accreditation.  Chief Denton successfully directed public safety operations for major campus events such as football games, political campaign appearances, and other dignitary visits.  He also worked as a member of the exercise design team and an evaluator for tabletop, functional and full-scale emergency exercises on local and country-wide levels.

Paul served on numerous campuses, community, and professional work groups, including appointments to the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and Franklin County Homeland Security Advisory Council.  He was the Chairperson of the Franklin County Police Chiefs Association and served on the U.S. Department of Education CLERY/NAWA Negotiated Rule-Making Committee.  He also contributed to the BJA Campus Security Guidelines through the Major City Chiefs Association Campus Security Initiative.  He has presented in the classroom as a guest lecturer, at state, national, and international professional conferences and to local community groups as well.

Paul is affiliated with the University of Southern Mississippi National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) as an instructor, consultant, and subject matter expert.  In this capacity, he has helped develop course materials for domestic and international sports security training program, advised on best practices, and presented on the subject of large event security management to national and international audiences.  Paul received NCS4’s Distinguished Leadership Award for his dedication and contributions to sports safety and security.  In addition, he has earned NCS4’s Certified Sports Security Professional (CSSP) certification.

He is a Life member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs and was a recipient of the Association’s Police Theodore Jones Service Award in recognition of his contributions to the profession.  Paul served on the OACP Advisory Services group for promotional assessments and was a Mentor for new Police Chiefs in the International Association of Chiefs of Police mentoring project. 

Paul holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Xavier University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State University. He attended the 194th session of the FBI National Academy and holds certificates from the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program and Police Executive Leadership College (PELC).

 
“It is important to me that the unique needs of each client are the primary focus as we work with them to find optimal solutions. In an ever-changing environment, SRMC prides itself on dependability, confidentiality, and outstanding performance. I believe that my broad experience in both the public and private sector, in higher education, professional training development and large-scale events allows me to make a substantial contribution in resolving our client’s security issues.”
— Paul S. Denton

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

  • ASIS International
  • Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP)
  • Certified Sport Security Professional (CSSP)
  • Certified Institutional Protection Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE)
  • Police Executive Leadership College (PELC)