Mr. Joschko comes to Bradley from Marquette University where he currently serves as a senior lieutenant with oversight of the communications division, budgeting, special projects, facility security and strategic planning. He has more than 12 years experience with the Marquette Department of Public Safety, a degree in criminology and law studies from the university, and a strong background in university policing.
“I look forward to working with Chief Joschko to enhance our safe campus environment and initiate a variety of strategic investments to further deploy technology in our operations, and fully activate a community policing initiative,” said Bradley President Joanne Glasser. “Chief Joschko has the passion and vision to lead the Bradley Police Department while continuing and expanding our cooperation with other central Illinois law enforcement agencies.”
Mr. Joschko was responsible for a significant upgrade in the safety technology on the Marquette campus. The Marquette Department of Public Safety operates a state-of-the-art closed circuit television monitoring system that has more than 560 cameras, 1,000 card readers and more than 2,000 emergency alarms throughout the Milwaukee campus.
“My experience has prepared me for this important leadership role in the Bradley community,” Mr. Joschko said. “This is a tremendous opportunity because of Bradley’s national reputation for academic excellence and the personal commitment made by President Glasser to the strategic importance of a safe learning and living environment.”
Mr. Joschko will begin his new duties on June 27, overseeing a department consisting of 20 commissioned police officers that serve the 85-acre campus and contiguous neighborhood. He was appointed after a nationwide search and a series of interviews. Lt. Troy Eeten, a 21-year veteran of the Bradley force, has provided interim leadership of the department since the retirement last fall of Dave Baer, who served as chief for 37 years. Headquarters for the department are located in the Campustown Shopping Center, immediately adjacent to the campus.